Excerpt from The Prisoner of Fenestrella: Or, Captivity Captive
During the eight years which have elapsed since the first appearance of Picciola, it has assumed the position of a classic. It has been crowned by the Academic Fran?aise; and has passed through numberless editions, in every form, and at every price, from the costly and elegant edition de luxe, to the cheap volume for schools. It has been translated into several foreign languages. In England it has met with a cordial reception; and in this country, the favour with which it has been received is attested by the number of editions through which it has passed, the appearance of an impression in the original, and the demand for imported copies.
Under these circumstances, the publishers have thought that the numerous admirers of this beautiful little tale might be pleased to possess it in a form more suited to its merits than any in which it has heretofore appeared in this country; they have therefore prepared this edition, with Illustrations, and an Introduction from the author, with the assurance of an extended sale.
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