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The Story of Yone Noguchi Told by Himself (Chatto and

Windus, 6s. net) is a delightful though informal autobio- graphy, dealing chiefly with this well-known Japanese poet's experiences in America and England, and with the influence of our literature on his mind. There are some charming Illustrations by Mr. Yoshio Markin°.