24 SEPTEMBER 1898, Page 24

King Lear. Edited by P. Sheavyn, M.A. (A. and C.

Black.)— An edition of King Lear for the use of schools. In order to avoid bewildering the young student, the editor has wisely confined his notes to what is absolutely necessary for the elucidation of the't ext. The introduction, which deals with the literary side of the play, is well written.