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obvious analogies to tales from the same source, and published

by other writers a few years ago, these fairy-tales are distinctly fresh in their present dress, and full of that noble and severe moral teaching we associate with the folk lore of the Slays. It is impossible here to point out the beauties of the several tales ; but they have all the elements that go towards fascinating children, and have this advantage, that they stand on a higher level than those of Northern origin, such as Hans Andersen's, yet cannot be said to possess less vigour of narrative or less beauty of imagina-

tion. The illustrations have been designed by the same hand that drew those in "Lullabies of Many Lands." Slav Tales is a worthy companion to the accepted favourites of the children.