Occupation: Writer
Häftad bok. Grosset & Dunlap, New York. 1950. 320 sidor.
Hyggligt skick.
Språk: Engelska. Softcover 203x135mm.
A collection of essays & two plays that affords a lively array of topics. From a revision of Lars Porsena which deals with swearing & improper language, to the English Symbols of Col. Blimp & Tommy Atkins, to incest & travel, how mad are hatters, avocado pears, barge life on the Thames, on to charity appeals, feminine endings, tolerance, humor etc., these pieces, in their concern for derivations, historical backgrounds, personal opinions & bits of life story, literary merit, have an erudition which is tempered by the liveliness of the presentation, by the stylistic excellence. Followers of his recent novels will find this a cordial introduction to his breadth of interests & his exhaustive knowledge of a variety of things, & those who remember his earlier nonfiction works will be glad to enjoy themselves with his enthusiastic absorption in his motley of subjects.
