by KingsleyAmis (Author)
This collection is vintage Amis from a succcession of good years. A selection of his non-fiction pieces in the form of reviews, articles, broadcasts and letters are gathered together in this book. Topics such as writers and writing, abroad , eating and drinking, music, language, educational and social questions are examined. Such Amis hobby-horses as arts subsidies, literary prizes and jazz are also featured as well as writers such as Evelyn Waugh, Anthony Powell, Anthony Burgess and Ian Fleming. Among poets, the great Victorians are celebrated, and serious consideration is given to Philip Larkin.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 416
Edition: New
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 28 Nov 1991
ISBN 10: 0140148558
ISBN 13: 9780140148558