The author, recently of the staff of Winthrop Ames, has learned his subjects thoroughly during ten years’ experience in many theatrical capacities.  Many of these subjects are here treated for the first time in a book, and most of the others for the first time in their American aspect.  His style is clear and vivid.  There are many and unusual illustrations and a full index.  Large 12mo. 400 pp. $2.25 net.

Richard Burton’s BERNARD SHAW:  THE MAN AND THE MASK

Shaw is shown as revealed in his plays, which are all considered in chronological order with dates of first performances, etc.  There are separate chapters on him as social thinker, poet-mystic, and theater craftsman, and a concluding one on his place in the modern drama.  The author is a member of The National Institute, and a former President of The Drama League of America and very widely and favorably known, both as lecturer and writer.  With index 305 pp. $1.60 net.

Constance D’Arcy Mackay’s THE FOREST PRINCESS, etc.

A much needed book of masques by a noted producer and author.  The other masques are The Gift of Time and another Masque of Christmas, A Masque of Conservation, The Masque of Pomona, The Sun Goddess (Old Japan).  There are also chapters on The Revival of the Masque, Masque Costumes, and Masque Music. 181 pp. $1.35 net.

Louise Burleigh and Edward Hale Bierstadt’s PUNISHMENT

Probably the most significant American prison play so far written, but first of all a human drama, not devoid of humor.  Ex-Warden Osborne of Sing Sing says “It rings true,” and Edith Wynne Matthison declares it “one of the most engrossing plays I have ever read.”  Four acts. 127 pp. $1.00 net.

Percival Wilde’s CONFESSIONAL and Other American Plays

Includes also According to Darwin, a grim irony in two scenes. The Beautiful Story (Santa Claus), and two joyous playlets, The Villain in the Piece and A Question of Morality. The Independent finds them “Well worth reading ... the treatment is fresh and sincere.” 173 pp. $1.25 net.

HENRY HOLT AND COMPANY PUBLISHERS NEW YORK

SIXTH EDITION, ENLARGED AND WITH PORTRAITS

HALE’S DRAMATISTS OF TO-DAY

ROSTAND, HAUPTMANN, SUDERMANN, PINERO, SHAW, PHILLIPS, MAETERLINCK

By PROF.  EDWARD EVERETT HALE, JR., of Union College.  With gilt top, $1.60 net.