1 JANUARY 1921, Page 34

Essays on Books. By A. Clutton-Brook. (Methuen. Os. net.) —Mr.

Clutton-Brock is always sound if not always- inspired, and his writings bring pleasure to many. In this volume he lays oblations at the feet of various Olympians. He is inter- esting in dealing with Swinburne, but only when not trying. to extenuate his morality at the expense, of his art.