On the whole he may be said to be the most complete example of the scholarliness which tended more and more to characterise French poetry at this time, and which too often degenerated into pedantry.
"A Short History of French Literature"
George Saintsbury
They pledged themselves-even Dora pledged herself stoutly-that, if it rested with them, and they were young and strong, they would find work of one kind or another-May should go back to St. Ambrose's some day and vindicate her scholarliness.
"A Houseful of Girls"
Sarah Tytler
There is a polished scholarliness in all his work, and very little English prose can be ranked as superior to his.
"The Age of Tennyson"
Hugh Walker