Though Broch's (1886-1951) novels are as well known in English as in the German he wrote in, says Hargraves (Connecticut College), his essays are almost completely unknown, partly because only one has been translated into English until now. The six he translates here are on such topics as evil in the value-system of art, the style of the mythical age, and the philosophy and technique of translating. They are not indexed. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)