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Stories from the Earthly Paradise. Retold from William Morris by

Madalen Edgar, M.A. (G. G. Harrap: 28. 6d. net.)— The only objection to this book is that the stories are Ms coda. William Morris told them from the originals, and now they are- retold from his interpretation. It can hardly fail that something should be lost. Still, this need not count seriously against the • book, in which the author has doubtless found an enjoyment .

which her readers will share,