1.(The collection of David Sylvester's writings and interviews is by no means comprehensive—there are none of the famous Bacon interviews here—and would have benefited from more entries, illustrations and a stronger introduction to the man and his work.)
Why does "would have done" used here? It is a subjunctive mood or a past future perfect tense, I think. But the collection (book) has already been finished, so it can't be a past future perfect tense. Then it should be a subjunctive mood. But I think a simple past tense should be used here.
Why does "would have done" used here? It is a subjunctive mood or a past future perfect tense, I think. But the collection (book) has already been finished, so it can't be a past future perfect tense. Then it should be a subjunctive mood. But I think a simple past tense should be used here.