14 SEPTEMBER 1901, Page 26

Notes for a Bibliography of Edward PiteGerald. By Colonel W.

F. Prideaux. (Frank Hollings. 6s. net.)—Colonel Prideaur probably knows as much about his subject as any man living, and the reviewer has little to do but thank him for an interesting volume. He tells us about the publication of FitzGerald's various books, the reception they met with from the critics and the public, and other kindred matters. Of course the Omar-Khayam story figures among the rest,—two hundred copies published at a shilling, sold for a penny, and resold afterwards for large prices, in one instance for 452. Habent sua fata libel/i. Mr. FitzGerald had a way of printing brief scraps of prose and verse which must make him a prime favourite with the bibliographer.