“A study of Lancashire working folk by one who evidently knows them intimately enough to give a genuine picture of them. The whole is by no means lengthy, but it is not less complete on that account. It is the result not only of intimacy on the part of the writer, but of an ordered perception which is not afraid either of cruelty or kindness, but sees in both the movement of life.”
+ The Times [London] Lit Sup p547 O 9 ’19 460w
HOLLAND, FRANCIS CALDWELL. Seneca. il *$4 (*10s) Longmans
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“Mr Holland’s biographical essay, originally designed to preface a translation of Seneca’s letters to Lucilius, is now allowed to appear ‘on the chance that here or there some readers may be found to share my interest in the subject.’ Into the long and interesting story of Seneca’s literary fortunes it is no part of Mr Holland’s task to enter. He is placing the story of his life against the background of Julio-Claudian Rome. His tone is that of a discriminating apologist.”—Review
“The historical narrative is well written. With regard to the estimate given of Seneca’s character and the view taken of the literary and philosophic value of his works, Mr Holland presents what will seem to many too favourable a picture.” H. E. B.
+ − Eng Hist R 35:467 Jl ’20 460w
“The grave dignity of Mr Holland’s style has somehow the fine sound of the best translations from the Latin, the spirit of his enterprise is ripely philosophical.”
+ Nation 110:828 Je 19 ’20 320w