Thank you! Nothing in it you don't know already, I suspect, but do let me know what you think as and when. I greatly enjoyed reading lots of Louis' prose while researching it - as well as, of course, revisiting his poetry. I drifted away from him for a while mid-life, but he is very close to being my favourite poet these days, I think, and a few months' immersion in his work did nothing to dilute my enthusiasm. Autumn Journal got better and better with every reread.
I read a lot... but I can't even imagine how you found time for all that! Thanks very much for all the recommendations, and perhaps even more just for the example of a curious mind reaching out in so many directions. Merry Christmas to you as well, and all best for 2025!
Thank you! Nothing in it you don't know already, I suspect, but do let me know what you think as and when. I greatly enjoyed reading lots of Louis' prose while researching it - as well as, of course, revisiting his poetry. I drifted away from him for a while mid-life, but he is very close to being my favourite poet these days, I think, and a few months' immersion in his work did nothing to dilute my enthusiasm. Autumn Journal got better and better with every reread.
Will (particularly) look forward to the MacNeice piece Mathew! One of my favourite poets. Every year he creeps closer to "favourite".
Thank you for being our ever curious and ever stimulating guide through the cultural landscape!
Some of these will be on my list for January! Thank you!
I read a lot... but I can't even imagine how you found time for all that! Thanks very much for all the recommendations, and perhaps even more just for the example of a curious mind reaching out in so many directions. Merry Christmas to you as well, and all best for 2025!
Thank you so much for your kind words - and wishing you and yours a lovely Christmas and New Year!
Wow that’s a fantastic output - and enough to keep me reading happily for a long while - thank you and happy Xmas!
PS so glad you started the Substack
Thank you so much, JP! And every blessing of the season to you and yours too x