“From these specimens one can trace (1) the development of the romantic epic as a literary genre; (2) the growth of the Orlando story; (3) the characteristic qualities of Pulci, Boiardo, Berni, Ariosto and Tasso. There are also fragments of the early ‘Orlando’ and of the ‘Libro volgar.’”—Nation.
“The selections have been made with excellent judgment.”
| + | Nation. 83: 186. Ag. 30, ’06. 220w. |
“Have well realized their aim to furnish appropriate reading material relating to this period.”
| + | Outlook. 86: 76. My. 11, ’07. 140w. |
Ford, Sewell. Truegate of Mogador, and other Cedarton folks. †$1.50. Scribner.
7–35042.
Twelve amusing tales including besides the title-story; Of such as spin not, The king gander of sea-dog shoal, Captain’s folly, Across a picket fence, “Shiner” Liddel’s revel, The impressing of Looney Fipps, Seed to the sower, Julius, The romance of Windy Bill, The ride for his life, and Through the Needle’s eye. There are eight illustrations.