16 NOVEMBER 1901, Page 49

Stories from the Pilgrim's Progress. Compiled by E. A. Mao-

donald. (S.S.U. is )—The language of Bunyan's allegory has not been changed, but various excisions have been made, notably of matter which would not interest the young. The task of recasting a classic of such repute is not easy ; but Miss Macdonald, in view of the audience to be considered, has managed the task with success.