by Alan Bennett
First published 2014
Critic and playwright Alan Bennett guides readers on a journey through the work of literary giants like Thomas Hardy, W.H. Auden, and Philip Larkin. With his trademark conversational style, Bennett shares personal anecdotes, keen insights, and vivid biographical details that breathe new life into these celebrated voices. From Hardy's brooding countryside to Larkin's wry observations, Bennett uncovers the humanity behind the poetry.
Genres: literary-fiction, 20th-century, poetry, biography-memoir, criticism, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: intimate, personal-anecdotes
Period: 20th Century
224 pages · Hardcover · Yale University Press