15 JUNE 1901, Page 25

The Writings of King Alfred. By Frederic Harrison, M.A• (Is.

net.)—Mr. Harrison reprints hare an address which he gave at Harvard some three months since. It is devoted to the literary work of the Meat King, of which it giros an admirable account. It shows Mr. Harrison at his best, and more we cannot say. 0 si sic mania! For once Mr. Harrison finds himself in the presence of acknowledged greatness, and it is a salutary experience.