Chaos and Night by Henry de Montherlant review
A London Observer note praises Montherlant as a major writer and reviews Chaos and Night. Don Celestine, an old anarchist exiled in Paris after Spain's civil war, journeys to Spain seeking meaning and a final bullfight before dying. the novel blends humor with profound meditation on death and disillusionment.
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Henry de Montherlant
Weidenfeld and Nicolson
Terence Kilmartin
London Observer
Kilmartin
Monther- Iuat
Paris
Spain
Bon Celevino
Boulevard Saint-Martin
Don Celestine
Celestina
Madrid
Don Cetewino
Momiherlent
Erica
Hemingway
Montherlant
Thrifty writer probes quirks of memory and culture
A fragment discusses fiction about Laura and Donald Fielder in Japanese settings from a thrifty writer. It notes how small gestures reveal character and contrasts Western and Japanese perspectives. A second fragment reviews Angelica Balabanoff’s Impressions of Lenin, depicting evolving views of Lenin and revolutions.
Gentle Socialist reviews Leninist regime and Bolshevik rule
The piece surveys Miss Balabanoff’s account of Lenin and the Bolsheviks, noting her critique of party centralization and terror. It traces tensions between democratic Marxism and Bolshevik methods, and her ultimate departure from Russia while guarding humane democratic ideals.
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Angelica Balabanoff
Lenin
Kumara
Evile
Aly
Vienna
Prague
Hertin
Barceloona
New York
Miss Balabanoff
Inessa Armand
Lanio
Sompeone
Asther
Walahandt
Antonia Lahridla
Petrograd
Kromtadt
International Socialist Movement
Serniti
Paul Kevi
Russia
Miss Balalanoff
Brilliant Japanese Settings In Francis King Stories
A critical look at Francis King’s short stories set in Japan. The analysis notes his technical mastery, sharp dialogue, and how narrative blends with speech to reveal character and move plots. It highlights stories like A Sentimental Education and The Crack with themes of cross cultural tension and restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis King
Italy Through an Encyclopaedic Lens in War-Torn Truth
A critic praises a new travel volume on Italy, highlighting its detailed four region focus Emilia Lam ity and Verona. The author profiles figures from history such as Antonius Stradivarius and notes vivid scenes from Italian culture and art, while reflecting on war’s impact and Morton’s distinctive voice.
Two Modern Plays Expose Office Lives and Frustration
Two works feature only two characters each and a single set. The Typlats follows a man and a woman trapped in repetitive office life under a domineering Boss, exploring failed ambitions and mutual disillusionment. Both plays aim to attract seat reps with sharp dialogue and satire.
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Seater
Bath
Schisgarth
Aptd
Susan
A Traveller in Italy review notes author’s long acquaintance
A literary notice discusses H Y Morten's travelogue A Traveller in Italy from Methuen London, noting the informed tone and lively humor. The reviewer mentions traveling with the author since the 1920s, praising detailed observations of people and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
H.Y. Morten
Methuen & Co. Ltd
London
The Typists and The Tiger by Murray Schisgal
Two one act plays center on aging workers and a mime themed piece on modern life. The Typists follows two pensioners in retirement facing obsolescence while The Tiger blends pursuit with dialogue about mutual need ending in a hopeful resolution.
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Typists
Tiger
Murray
Schisgal
Jonathon Cane Price
Mr. Schisgal
Paycho
Ymay
Himvell
Igris
Pyrabotlem
Books on sale by Fontana and Maclean titles
Fontana Books advertises The DeadLine by Paul Brickhill and Reach for the Sky about Douglas Bader with release dates 7/6 and 7/8. Also promoted Fear Is the Enemy by Maclean to 7/6 and a Gulf of Mexico oil rig survival tale by Alistair Maclean.
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Fontana Books
Paul Brickhill
Robert Macks
Ian
Douglas Bader
Britain
Fair Maclean
Gulf of Mexico
Wea
Uilysees
Alistair Maclean
Ory
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Chaos and
Henry de Montherlanc
Weideneld End Nicsaen
Price AA
Bis
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Weber
Wrefer
Donald Fielder
Gary
Donald
Japan
Angelica Balabanof
Hage
Cnim
Balabanos
Way
Duncan
Margaret Masterman
Francis King Longmans
Kyoto
British Council
Per
Ile Liberation
Siformas
Lamity
Emilia
Venera
Urcany
Rome
Aloe
Antonius Stredivarius
Wimelf
Franly
Astin
Dee
Borgia
Scien Py Gyron
Milan
Verona
Fes
Richard Rossall
Renee Jnl
Hgh
Shakespeare
Adel
H. V. Morton
G. C. Power
Doying Hye
Jonesco Ves Ny
Cu Tans Sk Cen Loe
Ratrick White
Averratian Childiren
Cae
Tem Ldrines
Bulletin
Sisil
Australia
Melbourne University Press
James Kelly
Hobart Town
Hobart
John Price
Wien
Margeret Riddle
Geoffrey Serle
Brighton
Weston Bale
CM. N. Clot
Macquarie
Wort
Manning
Fndiark
C. P. Mountfond
Ieag
Goofy Buiner
Brian and Vaty
Australien Mining
Bent-Aaler
Mrville
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