Shakespeare and Holy Writ. (Marcus Ward.)—In a dainty volume, Mr.
W. H. Malcolm has brought together "parallel passages" from Shakespeare and the Bible. In very many instances, Shakespeare is really illustrated by this method, but here and there the parallelism is merely one of subject, and does not extend to the thought. For instance, opposite "Blow, blow, thou winter wind !" are printed Psalm xii., 9, and Job xis., 13-15; and under the head of " Self.com. munion and Solitude," are brought together Psalms iv., 4, lxxvii, 6, and the Duke's speech, "Now, my co-mates and brothers in exile," in "As You Like It," ii., 1. The "Forewords," by Mr. Furnivall, give many details showing Shakespeare's familiarity with Scripture in- cident and character, and discuss his use of the Bible generally. The little book is prettily adorned and printed.
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