+ + – Sat. R. 101: 274. Mr. 3, ’06. 230w.
Rossetti, William Michael. Some reminiscences of William Michael Rossetti. 2v. *$10. Scribner.
Interesting recollections and anecdotes concerning founders of the Pre-Raphaelite movement that bring the reader in touch with a procession of famous artists and men of letters. “Of course, we want, too, illuminating gossip about our remarkable figures. That is why we welcome Mr. Rossetti’s reminiscences. We need to know all we can about humanity—not because humanity is Pre-Raphaelite, but because it is interesting.” (Acad.)
“It would be difficult to find a commentary more useful to those interested in the men and movements of the last sixty years.”
+ Acad. 71: 466. N. 10, ’06. 1590w.
“Next to the outspokenness with which we have dealt ... the most striking attribute of the confessions is common sense.”
+ Ath. 1906, 2: 541. N. 3. 1800w.
“The general tone of these memoirs is a little disappointing. Mr. Rossetti is so afraid of saying something that he has said already, as well as seeming either to blow his own trumpet or to cast undue blame on someone else, that his chapters decidedly lack color and movement as compared with much of his previous writing.” Edith Kellogg Dunton.
+ – Dial. 41: 444. D. 16, ’06. 2270w.