The truth is that Boz, the engenderer of these Facetiae, apart from his literary gift, was one of the most brilliant, capable young fellows of his generation.
"Bardell v. Pickwick"
Percy Fitzgerald
Dr. Holmes's more pronouncedly comic verse does not differ specifically from the Facetiae of Thomas Hood, but his prominent trait is wit, which is the laughter of the head as humor is of the heart.
"Brief History of English and American Literature"
Henry A. Beers
22. Facetiae, Curiosa, Books on Gallantry.
"The Book-Hunter at Home"
P. B. M. Allan