What is this book about?

'The Unpopular Review, Number 19' is not a single author's work but a curated collection of reviews published in a specific issue of a review (magazine) during the fall and winter of 1918. It focuses critically on prominent figures and works in the arts and culture of its time. Reviews cover a range of subjects, including the works of major writers like Thomas Hardy and George Bernard Shaw, plays by authors such as Bernard Shaw and George Bernard Shaw (multiple entries), performances by the renowned actress Ellen Terry, and critiques of international art movements like French Impressionism. The tone often challenges conventional wisdom, seeking to provoke thought or reaction rather than simply praise or criticize within safe boundaries. It reflects the harsh judgment and intellectual rigor expected of critics during that era, tackling sensitive topics and established reputations with unflinching honesty.