“Regarded as satire or melodrama, ‘2835 Mayfair’ must be considered unsatisfactory. There is, however, plenty of ingenuity in the manner in which Mr. Richardson develops his tale, and his admirers will find no lack of those inconsequent humours which he has taught them to expect.”
| − + | Acad. 72: 459. My. 11, ’07. 270w. | |
| − + | Nation. 85: 234. S. 12, ’07. 330w. | |
| N. Y. Times. 12: 540. S. 7, ’07. 110w. |
“Mr. Richardson’s efforts in what may be called his satirical manner are rather laboured in the present book, which may be best described as a sensational extravaganza and, as our American cousins would say, not very successful at that.”
| − | Spec. 99: 333. S. 7, ’07. 150w. |
Richardson, Leon Josiah. Helps to the reading of classical Latin poetry. *50c. Ginn.
7–6757.
The book is intended for students of classical Roman poetry, primarily that of Virgil and Ovid. The book outlines the part that reading should play in the field of classical study, compares Latin and English rhythms, and explains simply the nature and structure of Latin verse, with special reference to the dactylic hexameter and the elegiac meter.
“In all probability it contains rather more than the average student, or perhaps even the exceptional student, if he be an undergraduate, will take the time to read with care. On the other hand, one who is more advanced will scarcely find here anything that is new to him. Some of the illustrative material is ... well selected; and the first twenty pages or so may be read by any one with interest and pleasure.” H. T. P.
| + | Bookm. 25: 207. Ap. ’07. 360w. |