Only lightly fictionalized . . . this side of H.D. is not well known . . . [and] this book makes one think of her as a kind of victim of war.Times Literary Supplement
Tryphonopoulos argues that the core of Majic Ring is the discovery and analysis of hidden wisdom revealed in the occult experiences that enable soul making.Literature and Theology
Yields important insights into H. D.s personal history, her spiritualist concerns, and her creative process in general.Tulsa Studies in Womens Literature
Expertly edited by Demetres P. Tryphonopoulos, H.D.s book revolves around resonant images evoked during s?ances that develop into powerful symbols in her poetry.English Studies