Book 1: Engage in insightful essays with “The Collected Works of William Hazlitt” by William Hazlitt. Hazlitt's literary brilliance shines in a collection of essays that explore various facets of human experience, society, and culture. Each essay offers a thought-provoking journey into the mind of a masterful observer. Book 2: Complementing this is “Memory: How to Develop, Train, and Use It” by William Walker Atkinson, a guide to unlocking the power of memory. Atkinson's practical approach provides techniques to enhance memory, ensuring that the mind remains sharp and focused. This combination invites readers to indulge in mindful musings and embark on a journey toward memory mastery.

These two volumes list late-and mid-Victorian poets, with brief biographical information and bibliographical details of published works. The major strength of the works is the 'discovery' of very many minor poets and their work, unrecorded elsewhere.