A collection of Lane's essays. Lane [1907-1994] was a prolific writer, reporter, member of literary societies (Dickens, Johnson, Jane Austen), and perhaps best known for her books about Beatrix Potter and the Brontes. This collection of essays on reading literature includes "Jane Austen's Sleight-of-hand" among several essays on Dr Johnson, Mrs Gaskell, "Mrs Beeton and Mrs Dickens" and many more. First published in 1966 by Hamish Hamilton, London. This is the second 1967 printing. May have jacket wear and/or previous owner bookplate or other defects. Hamish Hamilton. London. Hb, Dj. 1967. USED. $9.00