“Is, to say the very least, vastly entertaining.”
+ N. Y. Times. 11: 66. F. 3, ’06. 1280w. + + Outlook. 82: 324. F. 10, ’06. 270w. + R. of Rs. 33: 116. Ja. ’06. 70w.
“There is a lack of delicacy in some of the passages, which the translator would have shown better taste either by omitting or toning down, but the sketch given of the court and its manners is admirably drawn, and the pathos of the often ridiculous adventures of the heroine is well brought out.”
+ – Sat. R. 101: 757. Je. 16, ’06. 880w.
“The story may be read at length in these pages, admirably told by the author, so far as a deplorable translation permits us to appreciate it.”
+ – Spec. 96: 265. F. 17, ’06. 470w.
Barnard, William Francis. Moods of life: poems of varied feeling. $1. The Rooks press.
A hundred and some poems which portray the grave as well as the gay moods of life.
Reviewed by William M. Payne.