Books Worth Reading

Books Worth Reading - Being a List of the New and Forthcoming Publications of Greening & Co., Ltd, season 1901

Rudyard Kipling. The Man and His Work. Being an attempt at an Appreciation. By G. F. Monkshood, Author of Woman and The Wits, My Lady Ruby, etc. Containing a portrait of Mr Kipling and an autograph letter to the author in facsimile. A new and cheaper edition. Crown 8vo, cloth gilt, 3s. 6d. Daily Telegraph.He writes fluently, and he has genuine enthusiasm for his subject, and an intimate acquaintance with his work. Moreover, the book has been submitted to Mr Kipling, whose characteristic letter to the author is set forth on the preface. Of Kiplings heroes Mr Monkshood has a thorough understanding, and his remarks on them are worth quoting (extract follows). Globe.It has at the basis of it both knowledge and enthusiasmknowledge of the works estimated and enthusiasm for them. This book may be accepted as a generous exposition of Mr Kiplings merits as a writer. We can well believe that it will have many interested and approving readers. Scotsman.This well-informed volume is plainly sincere. It is thoroughly well studied, and takes pains to answer all the questions that are usually put about Mr Kipling. The writers enthusiasm carries both himself and his reader along in the most agreeable style. One way and another his book is full of interest, and those who wish to talk about Kipling will find it invaluable, while the thousands of his admirers will read it through with delighted enthusiasm. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 54005
Author: Greening & Co. Ltd.
Release Date: Jan 18, 2017
Format: eBook
Language: English