The Poetry of South Africa. Edited by A. Wilmot. (Sampson
Low.)—We look in this collection of poetry—and not in vain, let it be said—for a certain freedom of expression and broad effective-
ness, which would naturally be the product of a hard healthy life in a country of vast extent. Mr. Pringle's verse has both these
two good qualities, and possesses also a certain refinement of thought and elegance of expression which place his writings deservedly at the head of South African verse. The names, also, of Brodrick, Moodie, Selwyn, Dugmore, Bidwell, Cole, and Water- meyer appear at the foot of some vigorous verse. Except in Mr. Brodrick's verse, there is, however, a certain want of elasticity, which may be the natural outcome of a life and climate which
at their best are hardening. Mr. Brodrick's verses are vivacious and humorous, and are not without higher claim' to the reader's attention. The day will come doubtless—at least, let us hope so w hen some revolution will unlock the floodgates of South African verse. Strathpeffer Bin. By Forteseue Fox, M.D. (H. K. Lewis.)—
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