+ – Outlook. 84: 336. O. 6, ’06. 250w.
“When we have added that, in spite of its vigour, there is a certain metallic hardness in Mr. Maxwell’s style, and, at times, a certain undistinguished homeliness in his characters, we have said all that can be fairly urged in disparagement of a work which handles a difficult theme boldly and impressively, besides furnishing a welcome and striking proof of hereditary talent.”
+ + – Spec. 97: 336. S. 8, ’06. 820w.
Maxwell, W. B. Vivien. †$1.50. Appleton.
“Such a novel is like an oasis in a desert to a weary reviewer, and rewards him for much toiling through the arid wastes of popular story-telling.” Wm. M. Payne.
+ Dial. 40: 154. Mr. 1, ’06. 250w.
May, Florence. [Life of Johannes Brahms.] 2v. $7. Longmans.
A life of Brahms “done with untiring faithfulness of a devoted student to a beloved master.” (Critic.) “It consists in the main, of the record of Brahm’s wanderings from place to place, of his peculiar family relationships, of the concerts which he gave, of the concerts which other people gave, of the order of appearance of his works and of contemporary criticism, mainly laudatory.” (Acad.)
“The biography within its limits, is a praiseworthy piece of work, and no doubt will remain the standard English life of the master. The author’s style is suitable enough to her subject. We cannot, however, altogether congratulate her on her translations.”