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 By ROSA NEWMARCH THE LIFE OF PETER ILICH TCHAI- KOVSKY(i840-i893), by hisbrother, Modeste Tchaikovsky, Edited and Abridged from the Russian and German Editions by Rosa Newmarch, with numerous Illustrations and Facsimiles, and an Introduction by the Editor, Demy 8vo. Price 7s.6d. net. Siatidard. — " Mrs Newmarch's valuable addition to Tchaikovsky literature may b^ unreservedly commended to the attention of student and expert, while by her clear style and excellent English the needs of the music lover, to whom the colour, the sincere emotion, and strong human element of Tchaikovsky's music will make a very strong appeal, are met." Globe. — "Not only copious biographical matter, but an extraordinarily vivid portrait of a highly emotional and sensitive personality." Timts. — " A most illuminating commentary on Tchaikovsky's music." World. — " One of the most fascinating self-revelations by an artist which has been given to the world. The translation is excellent, and worth reading for its own sake." Westminster Gautte. — " It is do exaggaration to describe the work as one of singular fascination." Mr. Ernest Newman in Manchester Guardian. — " For the present large and handsome volume we have nothing but praise ... for Mrs. Newmarch's trans- lation no praise can be too high." Truth. — " All music lovets may be heartily recommended to get the book and read it for themselves." Morning Pott. — " This delightful volume is sure to be read with avidity by the many admirers of the Russian master in this country, who will doubtless feel that they owe a debt of gratitude to the composer's brother for a work of deep and abiding interest, and to Mrs. Newmarch for the admirable manner in which she has performed the difficult task of editing and preparing the book for England." POETRY AND PROGRESS IN RUSSIA. Demy 8vo. Price 7s. 6d. net. Standard. — " Distinctly a book that should be read and well iuiormed." pleasantly written SONGS TO A SINGER AND OTHER POEMS. Crown 8vo. Ss. net. Mr. James Douglas in The Throne: "Mrs. Newmarch, to the casual reader, reveals naught. To the attentive listener she whispers a spiritual tragedy. Her temper is rare. She is one of those who see liie through the veil of music, and music through the veil of life."