- Hardcover: 267 pages
- Publisher: Jonathan Cape Ltd; REPRINT edition (25 Oct 1984)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0224022725
- ISBN-13: 978-0224022729
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 14.4 x 3 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,095,751 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Collected in The Way We Live Now, from Levin's column in The Times which bears the headline, we find arguments for democracy, the rights of theatre critics, The Genius of Venice, Isaac Stern and Frank Lloyd Wright. There is condemnation Mao, Kim Il Sung, writer's conferences and euthanasia. Levin remains a defender of free speech even if, alas, it is the free speech of Michael Heseltine under fire from the egg throwers, and of freedom of action, even if it is that of the smoker against the tyranny of ASH. Never failing to spring surprises, Levin pronounces the last minutes of E.T. to be as affecting as anything he has ever seen in a cinema, a theatre or even an opera house.
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An intelligent humorous and wise commentary on British news and affairs
5 Oct 2006
Format:Paperback
These small essays, originally newspaper columns comment on British current affairs. Levin shows a great interest in cultural matters particularly music.
He can write feelingly about the discovery of the bones of Jews massacred in York in the Middle Ages, and the then Chief -Rabbi Lord Jakobovits insistence that they not be worked on by archaeologists.(What once partook of the divine image must be treated with dignity)
He can quote with pleasure Lord Balfour on political affairs. "Almost everything is of no importance, and nothing is of great importance'while nonetheless showing special insight into the way Harold Macmillan's political stance was formulated upon the experience of his generation in World War One.
He can write a tasty survey of the British restaurant scene.
He has wit, and wisdom.
A very enjoyable collection of small essays.
He can write feelingly about the discovery of the bones of Jews massacred in York in the Middle Ages, and the then Chief -Rabbi Lord Jakobovits insistence that they not be worked on by archaeologists.(What once partook of the divine image must be treated with dignity)
He can quote with pleasure Lord Balfour on political affairs. "Almost everything is of no importance, and nothing is of great importance'while nonetheless showing special insight into the way Harold Macmillan's political stance was formulated upon the experience of his generation in World War One.
He can write a tasty survey of the British restaurant scene.
He has wit, and wisdom.
A very enjoyable collection of small essays.
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