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The article discusses eighteenth-century Irish-born British author Charles Johnston, also known as Charles Johnstone (c.1719-c.1800), focusing on clarifying his attribution as author of the 1786 novel "The Adventures of Anthony Varnish." Topics include Johnson's use of pseudonyms, his move to Calcutta, India in 1782, and an analysis of contemporary criticisms of his works.

A bibliography is presented on topics of British literature and history which includes the books "Affect and Abolition in the Anglo-Atlantic, 1770–1830," edited by Stephen Ahern, "André Bazin," revised edition, by Dudley Andrew, and "Moral Authority, Men of Science, and the Victorian Novel," by Anne Dewitt, volume 84 of the book series entitled "Cambridge Studies in Nineteenth-Century Literature and Culture."

A bibliography is presented on topics related to British literature and history which includes the books "Dante in the Long Nineteenth Century: Nationality, Identity, and Appropriation," edited by Aida Audeh and Nick Havely, "What Is a Book? The Study of Early Printed Books," by Joseph A. Dane, and "Electronic Publishing: Politics and Pragmatics," edited by Gabriel Egan, volume 401 in the book series "Medieval and Renaissance Texts and Studies."

The article looks at the influence of early fairy tales and the writing of British author Walter de la Mare on British author C.S. Lewis. Specific references are made to language from de la Mare's retelling of the story "Bluebeard" appearing in Lewis' novels "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" and "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" from the "Chronicles of Narnia" series. The author suggests that this may be due to Lewis' subconscious holding on to the images and language of "Bluebeard."

The article comments on the usage of the word art in the poem "St. Erkenwald." The author suggests that the author of the poem explains that the historical figure Eorcenwold was from Southern England. Other topics include Celtic influence, bishops in literature, convents, and directions of the compass.