“The literary portion of this book is something of a disappointment. The pictures are highly pleasing.”
+ – Spec. 97: sup. 471. O. 6, ’06. 230w.
MacCunn, Florence. Mary Stuart. **$3. Dutton.
A biography, based upon an accurate knowledge of recent developments along the line of Mary Stuart controversy, “while making no attempt to give any detailed account of it.” (Lond. Times.) “It does not pretend to be anything more than a romantic story of a woman told by a woman.... Mrs. MacCunn looks upon Mary as simply an intensely passionate woman. So her volume, if not the authoritative book on Mary, is perhaps one of the most readable that have yet been produced. Its charm is enhanced by numerous portraits and other illustrations, which are of the best quality.” (Spec.)
“We have only indicated the attitude of Mrs. MacCunn towards her heroine: it is candidly historical and perfectly womanly.” Andrew Lang.
+ + – Acad. 69: 1146. N. 4, ’05. 1360w.
“The author had not space enough for controversy, but exhibits complete balance of judgment. Her narrative is vivid, and avoids rhetorical pursuit of the picturesque. She is extremely sympathetic.”
+ Ath. 1905, 2: 569. O. 28. 870w.
“Miss Maccunn ... has subordinated everything else to her main figure, and the result is a portrait glowing with animation.” Lawrence J. Burpee.
+ Dial. 41: 62. Ag. 1, ’06. 1250w.