“This book is written by a man who has a touch a little beyond talent.” R. E. Roberts
+ Ath sup p783 D 3 ’20 180w + Booklist 17:164 Ja ’21
“It is unfortunate that in the arrangement of his book he does not give greater heed to the various cycles in which nearly all Irish stories belong. But lack of unity is almost the only adverse criticism that can be brought against the book. Mr Stephens has re-told Irish legends in a volume that should take a permanent place in literature.” N. J. O’Conor
+ − Boston Transcript p3 D 18 ’20 1350w
“James Stephens’ writing has the gift of everlasting youth. Arthur Rackham’s drawings have inherent magic. Wherefore the two are fortunately met in a new book, primarily for children, but also full of appeal to grown-ups with a sense of humor.”
+ Ind 103:442 D 25 ’20 90w
“Though some of the stories as told by Mr Stephens appear to be more in the nature of historic legends rather than fairy tales, the collection provides good reading in which humour of a subtle kind abounds.”
+ Int Studio 72:206 Ja ’21 60w
“There is enough of the hard line of beauty in his work to make one rejoice in its amplitude.” F. H.
+ New Repub 25:111 D 22 ’20 1700w