| + + — | Sat. R. 100: 501. O. 14, ‘05. 1640w. |
[*] “Professor Dowden’s work is entirely worthy of its attractive setting. We do not think he has ever made a literary sketch so satisfactory.”
| + + + | Spec. 95: sup. 908. D. 2, ‘05. 500w. |
Dowson, Ernest. Collected poems. [*]$1.50. Lane.
This volume contains all of the poetical works of Ernest Dowson, including “Verses,” published in 1896; “The Pierrot of the minute,” in 1897; and a posthumous collection entitled “Decorations.” Mr. Arthur Symons has written an appreciative memoir to the book.
“[He] wrote in verse with sad sincerity, and in exquisite lingering rhythms and a diction poignant in its reserved perfection.” Ferris Greenslet.
| + + | Atlan. 96: 416. S. ‘05. 700w. |
“The delicate talent of Ernest Dowson is appraised with intelligence, and the subtle sympathy which it so peculiarly needs, in the introductory essay by Mr. Arthur Symons which accompanies the final edition of Dowson’s ‘Poems.’” Wm. M. Payne.
| + | Dial. 39: 272. N. 1, ‘05. 270w. |
“We quote a poem which will illustrate both his musical grave way and the destructive and unpoetical philosophy that he had acquired.”