censure; and this is as it should be, for very many of the
literary achievements of colonial, imperial and republican
Brazil are unquestionably of lasting worth. His lauda-
tion, moreover, is uttered without any tinge of that conde-
scension which European critics deem it incumbent upon
them to manifest when they pass judgment on the cul-
ture of North or South America.

To his fellow-citizens of the United States of North
America Dr. Goldberg now presents an opportunity of
viewing aspects of the soul of a noble Southern land,
their constant ally. Brazil's political and commercial im-
portance they know well, but her literary significance
has not been so evident to them. If, reading his words,
they conceive respect for Brazilian effort and accomplish-
ment in the world of letters, his reward will be truly
great; and that reward is truly deserved.

J. D. M. FORD.

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