26 JUNE 1926, Page 27

W. N. P. BARBELLION.. By Richmond H. Ile113-ar. (Leonard

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Tim introspection, confessions, and comments upon life of "W. N. P. Barbellion " (Bruce Frederick Cummings) are by no means forgotten ; he will continue to hold a place amongst those diarists who talk mainly to themselves and therefore expose themselves frankly and completely. Mr. Hellyar's work is not much more than a running commentary- upon Barbellion's books and articles ; but within its limits it is readable and intelligent.