19 DECEMBER 1903, Page 23

Alfred Tennyson. By G. K. Chesterton and Dr. Richard Garnett.

(Hodder and Stoughton. ls. net.)—This is one of '" The Bookman Biographies," a well-written summary of the facts of Tennyson's life, illustrated with portraits—there are twelve of the poet and others of his parents and his wife— sketches of his homes in Lincolnshire, Farringford, Aldworth, 41c., and of scenes illustrating his book. Then there is a "Bio- graphical Note," in which many interesting details of his mental development are given. Altogether, this is a very good book of its kind.