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This is a slightly dated book, which came out in the late 1960s, accessing what it means to be English. I have had this work in my collection for over 40 years (got it second hand), and never read it until now. I think it gives good arguments about the topic in question, but it drags a bit in some sections. I did notice there were slightly prophetic words in respect to the UK's relationship to Europe and the Brexit response. It is a good book, but one has to be in the mindset to read it.
The 50 works of English (and American) Literature dealt with in this book are all considered classics, reverently taught in our schools, studied by researchers. The authors contend that these boring, pretentious, and/or badly written works do not deserve their critical acclaim. This book contains an essay on each of the 50 works, explaining WHY we could do without it! You might be surprised at the list. I won't reveal every title, but here is an excerpt from the essay on Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in wonderland": ...The Mad Hatter is not mad enough, the White Rabbit is too frantically…
Twelve-year-old identical twins Ellie and Kat accidentally trigger their physicist mom’s unfinished time machine, launching themselves into a high-stakes adventure in 1970 Chicago. If they learn how to join forces and keep time travel out of the wrong hands, they might be able find a way home. Ellie’s gymnastics and…
As a cat lover, I was intrigued by this book, when I found it from another source. I wanted to try it and bought it straight away. It was a lovely story, but unfortunately, heart breaking at times, especially the end. I could not believe the tenacity of the cat character and it was amazing that the animal went unnamed throughout the piece. Still, it is a good read, but hold your breath if there is a touch of sensitivity in the reader.
