‘Told with consummate art and extraordinary detail. He tells a plain, unvarnished tale, and the very truth of it makes for beauty. In the true humanity of the book lies its justification, the permanence of its interest, and its indubitable triumph.’—Athenæum.
‘A great book. The author’s method is amazingly effective, and produces a thrilling sense of reality. The writer lays upon us a master hand. The book is simply appalling and irresistible in its interest. It is humorous also; without humour it would not make the mark it is certain to make.’—World.
Arthur Morrison. A CHILD OF THE JAGO. By Arthur Morrison. Third Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.
This, the first long story which Mr. Morrison has written, is like his remarkable ‘Tales of Mean Streets,’ a realistic study of East End life.
‘The book is a masterpiece.’—Pall Mall Gazette.
‘Told with great vigour and powerful simplicity.’—Athenæum.
Mrs. Clifford. A FLASH OF SUMMER. By Mrs. W. K. Clifford, Author of ‘Aunt Anne,’ etc. Second Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.
‘The story is a very sad and a very beautiful one, exquisitely told, and enriched with many subtle touches of wise and tender insight. It will, undoubtedly, add to its author’s reputation—already high—in the ranks of novelists.’—Speaker.
Emily Lawless. HURRISH. By the Honble. Emily Lawless, Author of ‘Maelcho,’ etc. Fifth Edition. Crown 8vo. 6s.
A reissue of Miss Lawless’ most popular novel, uniform with ‘Maelcho.’