The Art of William Blake book review in 1908
New York July 4 1908 brief reviews of The Art of William Blake by Elisabeth Luther Cary praise its technical interpretation and clarity. The piece notes Blake as a rebellious genius misunderstood in his time and valuable insights from Cary alongside contemporaries Swinburne Symons and Ellis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Blake
Elisabeth Luther Cary
York
Moffat, Yard & Co
Swinburne
Jong Dimase
Blake
Miss Cary
Arthur Symons
Lake
Benson's The Schoolmaster reviewed with insights from a veteran teacher
The essayist Benson is praised for plain style and common sense in The Schoolmaster, focusing on an Eton assistant master and classroom discipline. It notes his views on engaging interest, prudent punishments, and the teacher as a guiding clergyman figure, with a broader look at education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eton
Mr. Benson
Benson
America
G. P. Putnam's Sons
England
Gulliver
Arthur Christopher Ben
The Peacock's Pleasaunce review
The Peacock's Pleasaunce by E. V. B. from John Lane Company at $1.50 explores forests gardens lawns flowers birds and other nature pleasures. The elder author writes with intimate affection for the objects she describes and her enduring joy in blossoms and flight appeals to nature lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lane Company
Life of Halliday Macartney in Chinese Service
Demetrius G. Boulger reviews a biography of Halliday Macartney, detailing his forty four years as military surgeon and official to China. The account traces his role from Gordon and Parkes to his retirement, highlighting his influence on China’s modernization and European-Chinese relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li-Hung-Chang
China
Lon
Woh
Kwok
Mr. Boulger
Halliday
SU. Malliday Macartrey
M. G
I Houng-Chang
London
Demetrius G. Boulger
James Crichton
New York
the John
Sir Halliday Macartney
Sir Halliday
Quiet
Gordon
Harry Parkes
Ifs
Macartney
Frederick Bruce
Tien-Tsin
Sir Frederick Bruce
Peking
Shanghai
Taeping
Burgevine
Clever Wayfarers: A Quietly Harrowing Suburban Drama
A reviewer discusses Mrs. Ary Stewart Cutting’s The Wayfarers, a realistic suburban drama about a ruined marriage and aloof happiness. The frustrated husband pursues a cold affection while a South-seeming piano pupil draws love interest, exposing bleak social types and unhappy domestic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ary Stewart Cutting
the Wayfarers
the McClure Company
Don’t Worry by Walton Offers Practical Worry Rx
A review of George L. Walton’s Dont Worry, praising its sensible take on anxiety. The author notes Walton defines worry as undue solicitude and uses anecdotes on neurasthenia obsessions. He mixes humor with insight, urging calm, measured living and moderation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Lippincott Company
George L. Walton
Walton
Dr. Walton
Mrs. X
Mr.x
Miss. X
Eart
Mr. K
Epicurus
The Dissolving Circle by Wil Lilisbridge review
Sioux Falls hosts a novel about a Lethe Club of divorce seekers. Dr Bruce Watson is pressured to join by Norman Tracy, with a central conflict between Watson and Tracy. The plot is faulted for lack of unity and heavy handling of a delicate theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Asander
Wil Lilisbridge
Dodd, Mead & Co
Lethe Club
Bruce Watson
Norman Tracy
Laura Jean Libbey
Watson
Les
Tracy
David the Giant Killer retold for youth by Emily Solis Cohen
Emily Solis Cohen Jr adapts Jewish Bible stories for young readers with Grandma and children narrators, weaving in Grace Leigh earlier tales and new ones. The volume emphasizes Jewish customs and familiar Bible tales retold to engage juvenile intelligence and sympathy. Published by the Jewish Publication Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Solis Cohen, Jr
Grandma
David
Grace Leigh
Jewish Publication Society
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