27 NOVEMBER 1909, Page 25

The Book of Cupid. (A. Constable and Co. le. 6d.

net)—This is an anthology from English poets, consisting of pieces original and translated. The first is an Elizabethan translation (Barnacles. Barnes, 1593) from Moschus, and this is followed by a version of Meleager by Dr. Garnett. Of course there is a great variety of treatment, and no little inequality of merit. Still, we are not• disposed to question the introduction of any. Some, too, of the-. less known will be found very good. Mr. H. Newbolt furnishes an introduction, and there are some quaint illustrationi by Lady Hylton.