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School-books.

The Medea of Euripides. Edited, with Introduction and Notes, by Clinton E. S. Headlam. (Cambridge University Press.)—The Prolegomena are brief but sufficient. It is need- less......

The Music Dramas Of Richard Wagner. By Albert Lavignac....

from the French by Esther Singleton. (Service and Paton. 10s. 6d.)—This book has the clearness of plan, and con- sistency of aim, which make French works of this kind so satis-......

Hiiisio&l Books.

What is Good Music ? By W. J. Henderson. (John Murray.)— This little book of American origin should be read by every one who regards music as a great and serious art, but who......

Der Ring Des Nibelungen. Described By R. Farquharson...

Illustrations by Reginald Savage. (Marshall, Russell, and Co.)—This description of Wagner's great work, or rather of its plot, is reprinted from Atalanta, and, though slight, is......