“The first impression of the book is perhaps a little disappointing; because, from its necessarily disjointed nature one does not instantly perceive the uniting thread. Many of his paragraphs sound much like the empty professions of those who have learned such things by rote; but one does not read far without finding that the author speaks whereof he knows.” T. D. A. Cockerell.
+ Dial. 40; 152. Mr. 1, ’06. 630w. Outlook. 82: 522. Mr. 3, ’06. 80w.
“We will say frankly that while all that we find here about ‘Life’ is admirable, some of the utterances concerning ‘Religion’ seem of less value.”
+ – Spec. 95: 873. N. 25, ’05. 220w.
Muller, (Friedrich) Max. Memories: a story of German love; tr. by George P. Upton, il. new ed. $2.50. McClurg.
The memories span the way from childhood to manhood and reveal introspective fancies about the “soul that rises with us, our life’s star” as it gradually expands to meet the demands of love which in this instance is exquisite agony. The book is prettily illustrated and appears in holiday binding.
+ Dial. 41: 399. D. 1, ’06. 80w.
“The story lacks plot, incidents or situations truly, but it abounds in beauty, grace, and pathos that strongly appeal to those influenced by ideality and the love of nature.”