16 DECEMBER 1916, Page 18

The Black Princess, and other Fairy Tales from Brasil. Translated

from the Portuguese of "Chrysantheme" by Christie T. Young. Illus- trated by Florence M. Anderson. (Simpkin, Marshall, and Co. Os. net.)— Though most of these tales are suitable for children, a few of them are obviously allegories, in which the passions of men and women living in the ardent sunshine of South America are shown to the reader veiled in sparkling fairy gossamer. The stories are all interesting, and the literary style of the translation is excellent, while the exotic surroundings and the strange enchantments lend an agreeable variety to the book.. The illustrations are attractive.