Selected New Books.

The article presents a list of latest books and authors. In "The Creative Element," author Stephen Spender criticizes the relation between modern literature and political reality. He finds the three currently prevailing tendencies to be Marxism, secular authority, and Christianity; "The Golden Horizon," which is edited by Cyril Connolly, is an anthology of the best of "Horizon," and is notable for excellent personal impressions of World War II and vivid essays on renowned European literary figures.