20 DECEMBER 1890, Page 27

The Autocrat in the Green ; with a Play after

" Othello." By William Spink. (Bickers and Son.)—Mr. Spink puts forth with much vigour, and occasional looseness of expression, his views on the drama of to-day. If it is to be elevated to the splendour of thought and action of Shakespeare's creations, then Shakespeare

must be taken as a model. He gives a drama called Lesled, taking Othello as a model. It is a courageous attempt, but it is extremely doubtful if Lesled will tempt others to follow the same plan. As for the first part of the book, it is a disquisition, earnest no doubt in meaning, but somewhat wandering, wanting in connection, and not always clear.