“The main reason why Mr. Herbert Paul is not a great critic is that he is not fundamental. An agreeable, witty and learned writer, he still lacks the patient analytical power and penetration required for any true illumination of his subject.”
+ – Acad. 71: 278. S. 22, 06. 1470w.
“The articles reprinted by Mr. Herbert Paul under the title of ‘Stray leaves’ are pretty sure to repeat the success of his similar collection ‘Men and letters.’”
+ + Ath. 1906, 2: 364. S. 29. 580w.
“Apart from this absurd notion as to the uselessness of a little Greek, Mr. Paul has written a good book.”
+ + – Dial. 41: 243. O. 16, ’06. 480w. + Lit. D. 33: 556. O. 20, ’06. 180w.
“Is as rich in pleasure-giving quality as its predecessor, ‘Men and letters.’”
+ + Lond. Times. 5: 329. S. 28, ’06. 1070w.
“They are unfailingly pleasant reading. ‘Pleasant’ is exactly the adjective.” Montgomery Schuyler.
+ + N. Y. Times. 11: 814. D. 1, ’06. 108Ow.