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Nietzsche's Philosophy

Nietzsche : An Approach, By Janko Lavrin. (Methuen. 7s. 6d.) Nansens •is not decidedly a philosopher nor decidedly a poet, and neither his poetry nor his philosophy was adequate......

Snark Hunt

Lewis Carroll. By Florence Becker Lennon. (Cassell. 15s.) Booxs which we read for the first time in childhood are peculiarly dear to us. They become a part of our personalities,......

Gentleman In Holy Orders

THE subject of this intimate memoir was almost entirely unknown to the public. His name never appeared in the newspapers, he took no part in ecclesiastical politics, and he held......