[*] “It is evident that this writer brings to his task wide knowledge and great enthusiasm; we could wish that he did not in large measure spoil the good effects of both by diffuseness, affectation of style, and prosy sermonizings.”

+ + —Nation. 81: 449. N. 30, ‘05. 210w.

“Mr. Pyle succeeds unusually well in preserving the legendary and chivalrous atmosphere of his subject without dulling the interest by over-indulgence in archaic language.”

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Quarles, Francis. Sions sonets sung by Solomon the king. [*]$4. Houghton.

A reprint of this poetical paraphrase of the song of Solomon which combines the merits of the editions of 1625 and 1680.

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+ +Nation. 80: 481. Je. 15, ‘05. 60w.

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Rabelais, Francois. Selections; ed. by Curtis Hidden Page. [*]$2. Putnam.