“The expression of a mystical exaltation of spirit. Truth and sincerity are the impulse of Mr Williams’ poems.” — Edinburgh Review.
“A rare blend of Goth and Latin.” — English Review.
“Mr Williams’ work has the passionate throbbing purity of the later Richard Jefferies.” — Bookman.
“Mr Williams’ work has a splendid detachment and a splendid essentiality. It is pure rapture.” — Academy.
“The poems have the fragrance and simplicity that come from a strong, sincere mind. To read them is to be refreshed.” — Observer.
“There is movement, joy of life, strenuous bliss of existence throughout the book; it is a real and rare pleasure to read.” — Poetry Review.
“The work, which recalls Cowper, is delightful.” — Athenæum.
“Written in glowing strains of rare quality.” — Publishers’ Circular.
“Mr Williams is a poet of a school uncommon in these days. His robust and shapely verse is a counterpart of his wholesome philosophy of life.” — Spectator.
“Those who read the other books of this man, who has triumphed over circumstances so remarkably, will know that pleasure awaits them on every page.” — Outlook.