Some Private Views

Some Private Views is a collection of essays by James Payn, originally published in the Nineteenth Century Review and occasionally in The Times in 1881. The book offers a range of opinions on various topics, including literature, politics, and society, from the perspective of a 19th-century British journalist. Payn provides insightful analyses of the works of popular authors like Charles Dickens and George Eliot, as well as commentary on current events such as the Irish Land Question and the state of the British Empire. The essays are written in a lively and engaging style that makes them accessible to modern readers. Overall, Some Private Views offers a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and cultural landscape of Victorian Britain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.