Jenks, Tudor. In the days of Shakespeare; with introd. by Hamilton W. Mabie. [**]$1. Barnes.
“One of the series of ‘Lives of great writers.’ ... This little volume consists of a personal picture of the Stratford boy, and the London actor and man of affairs. There is also a helpful explanation of some of the principal plays, with suggestive comments.”—R. of Rs.
“For the purpose for which it is intended—that is, as a literary substitute for the textual and verbal approach to the subject which has hitherto prevailed—it is to be commended.”
| + + | Ind. 58: 840. Ap. 13, ‘05. 50w. |
“The book is readable and will likely give the ordinary reader a much better idea of what the playwriting business was in Elizabeth’s reign, what the work Shakespeare actually did was, than many much more pretentious volumes can do.”
| + + | N. Y. Times. 10: 134. Mr. 4, ‘05. 460w. |
“Proceeds, as an open-minded student, to unroll a fascinating panorama.”
| + + | Outlook. 79: 349. F. 4, ‘05. 260w. |
“Mr. Jenks has handled his material well.”
| + + + | Pub. Opin. 38: 58. Ja. 12, ‘05. 670w. |