“A specimen of that somewhat difficult style of narrative, not altogether satisfactory.”
– Ath. 1906. 1: 577. My. 11. 310w.
“It is inspired by recollection and study, not by genuine faith and feeling; and whether we are right or wrong as to the model which Mrs. Shorter had in mind, the praise of her story must be limited to the praise of the clever imitation.”
+ – Lond. Times. 5: 202. Je. 1, ’06. 360w.
“It is like her former books, and like most books of poetry, tenuous.” Percy Vincent Donovan.
+ – N. Y. Times. 11: 832. D. 1, ’06. 2340w.
Shroy, John L. Be a good boy; good bye. J: L. Shroy, 1738 Diamond st., Phil. [Lippincott.]
A book of poems dedicated to “Mother” whose charge, “Be a good boy; good-bye” has been the author’s motto thru life. The poems are mostly reminiscent with such themes as Fourth of July, the country circus, apple-blossom time, sugared bread and running barefoot.
Shuckburgh, Evelyn Shirley. Greece from the coming of the Hellenes to A. D. 14. **$1.35. Putnam.
The first of the two volumes on Grecian history which Dr. Shuckburgh has been asked to contribute to the “Story of the nations” series. “In accordance with better ideas of relative importance, the emphasis is thrown upon political, intellectual, and artistic development rather than the vicissitudes of military operations.” (Nation.)