23 MARCH 1929, Page 35

There is plenty of wholesome powder in the March Forum,

which styles itself " The Magazine of Controversy." Pro' fessor Madariaga leads off with a stimulating article on Spain and America, which is yet another outstanding contribution to the new and vitally important science of comparative national psychology. Those who enjoyed his articles on the Monroe Doctrine in the Times will know what to expect. An article by Virginia Woolf on " Women and Fiction " finds a fitting pendant in " Why Educate Women," by Dr. W. Reran Wolfe. Another fillip to thought which no one should miss is provided by a debate between two well-known American writers, " Are We Victims of Propaganda ? " There are some good stories. Both in make-up and matter the Forum ranks among the best of American periodicals.

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