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Bdward White Benson. By MO Son, Arthur Christopher Benson. New

Edition-, Abridged. (Macmillan and Co.. 8a. 6d. net.) -When we-say that we are glad to see this abridged edition we do not imply that the original book was too long. There were, not to speak of the interest 'felt in personal details, various matters of which a full account was demanded, if justice was to be done to the dead. But thif-diace supplied, it need not be repeated. The Natal controversy, for instance, may be suffered to fall into the background. And there isthe more than Counter veiling advaiitsge•of this record of 8, *aptly life-being brought within the reach of a larger circle of readers. It is unnecessary to say any more of the subject, or of the treatment which it has received from the biographer. The picture .is more attractive than ever now that it is somewhat reduced in site.' -