style of the writing - even in criaslation - is amooth, direct
and ample, a style which shows off subtle material to the best
advantage," (1) and "It is theinened and convincing work-
that has sircumsoribed in novelette form a theme that would have
called for a full-Iength novel from another writer. It is ex-
cellently translated." (2) No one was offended at the moral tone
for it was "delieately and wisely done,” (3) for "Schnitzler is
never the insipid writing with the tacks neavt morala and solution to
the end of his tales. His brillant prove, theörvelous exposi-
tion of the story, Neenes which make startling contrast as they
unfold in unhurried sequence - these have gone into the making of
a novel which leaves behind more than a void story, dream-like
though it be." (4) Of the Simon and Schuster publications up to
Dayersak H.E.Dounce like Fraulein aise best and Rhepsody second
best, (5) and Hershell Brickell declared Khapsody his favorite.
Buby Douglas included it in her colum "Things to read." (6)
Baybreak
A reviewer of Spiel im Morgengrauen thought it was "poignant
in itsRppeal and dramatie in its realism. (7) Reviewers of
out the story: "Schnitzler at
his best;” (8) in Topies theern theernuwer centinues concerning
"Truth to tell we've never read any-
Schnitzler's work in general,
thing by Schnitsler which was below par;” and in the New Yorker,
"The books of Schnitzler are always interesting, invariably well-
written and completely readable." (9) I do not remember having
read a single word of disapproval, because, taking at rendom news-
papers from everywhere in the United States, they read much the
" (10) “The best $1.50
same: "Dome in Schnitzler's best style
worth the season has provided, (11) "Gripping narrative, (12)
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1.) New York Gerald Tribune, Books, March 6. 1927. p 2. by B. Deutsch.
nes, Book Review, March 27, 1927, p 5.
New York
July, 1927, LXXXIII, no. 1, 76.
ranscript. Book Section, March 23, 1927, p 6.
Osten
S. J
Evening Post. Nov. 26, 1927.
len
5.
Neus (Clen Cove), Jan. 12, 1929.
Sookman, Aug. 1927, LXV, 6.
6.) Tribune (New York City), Nov. 18, 1927, and Topies (Toledo.0.)
January, 1928.
9.) Mew Iorker. Jan. 14, 1928.
ows (HäIeigh, H. C.). Jan. 22, 1928.
10.
Plegraph (Macon, Ga.), Jan. 22, 1928, by A.B.Bernd.
11.
lon. (Springfield, Mass.), Dec. 2. 1927. by A.J.Barone.
12.) U