25 NOVEMBER 1893, Page 24

Comic Tragedies. Written by " Jo" and " Meg," and

anted by the "Little Women." (Sampson Low and Co.)—In these plays, the work of children of sixteen and seventeen, the memory of Louisa Alcott and her elder sister Annie is once more revived for our edification. From a " foreword " we learn what could be done even in a garret or empty barn by enthusiasm and imagination, aided by old sheets, bright draperies, light, and gar- lands. It cannot be said that much literary capacity is indicated by these "tragedies," such as "The Witch's Curse," "The Greek Slave," and "The Captive of Castillo." The " comedy " is in most eases conspicuous by its absence; and they have all a Mrs. Radcliffe air. But• they have a " go" and enthusiasm which are quite contagious ; and they are all well worth reprinting.