+ + + N. Y. Times. 11: 789. D. 1, ’06. 1580w. + + R. of Rs. 34: 753. D. ’06. 70w.
Howells, William Dean. [London films.] **$2.25. Harper.
“The continual references to America are a blemish to the book as a whole. But the book as a whole is delightfully characteristic, and when we put it down we are left with a very near understanding of an invigorating temperament and a charming personality.”
+ + – Acad. 69: 1353. D. 30, ’05. 940w.
“The author’s style, here as elsewhere, is lucidity itself.”
+ + Critic. 48: 189. F. ’06. 180w.
“In fact ‘London films’ is quite the kind of book that we should like to see written about ourselves by a foreign sojourner who sensitively gathered impressions by the way.”
+ + Reader. 7: 226. Ja. ’06. 250w.
“Some of the most charming commentaries on London life and people are to be found in William Dean Howells’ latest reminiscent volume.”
+ + R. of Rs. 33: 128. Ja. ’06. 90w.