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is not much criticism in Herr Leon Schalit's John Galsworthy : A Survey (Heinemann, 10s. 6d.). We learn from the first part that Mr. Galsworthy took up writing in spite of himself. He was. destined for the law, but the dryness of that profession was repugnant to - him. Until he was twenty-eight the idea of writing had never entered his head : it was first suggested to him by a friend—the friend who was later to become his wife; How fruitful the ground was on which that suggestion fell ! A short -chapter allows us to share Herr Schalit's personal knowledge of Mr. Galsworthy. Nine tenths of the book consists of brief accounts, with a little commentary, of the short stories, novels, plays, and verses. Perhaps , the book was designed mainly for Herr Schalit's compatriots ; but anyone who wishes to take stock of Mr. Galsworthy's great contribution to modern literature will find it -useful.
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