Maurice Bowra by Leslie Mitchell
The first ever biography of Maurice Bowra - classicist, poet, wit , raconteur extraordinary, and the most famous don of his generation.
This balanced, widely researched, objective and well written biography..gives readers an insight into a not unimportant part of twentieth centiry English life. * A.C.T, Contemporary Review. *
This beautifully written book conveys a vivid portrait of the man and his time. * Network Review *
Mitchell's book draws on much new material, and he does a creditable job of depicting a curious and influential mentor. * Lindsay Bagshaw, The Chap *
it is appropriate that Leslie Mitchell ... should have undertaken his biography. He has done it with a wit and perception worthy of his subject, ruthlessly stripping away the defences and disguises of Bowra's suprisingly vulnerable ego. * Jeremy Catto, English Historical Review *
This beautifully written book conveys a vivid portrait of the man and his time. * Network Review *
Mitchell's book draws on much new material, and he does a creditable job of depicting a curious and influential mentor. * Lindsay Bagshaw, The Chap *
it is appropriate that Leslie Mitchell ... should have undertaken his biography. He has done it with a wit and perception worthy of his subject, ruthlessly stripping away the defences and disguises of Bowra's suprisingly vulnerable ego. * Jeremy Catto, English Historical Review *
Leslie Mitchell was educated at Wadham College, Oxford, and was for many years a fellow of University College. He is a specialist on the history of England and France in the eighteenth century and has written a number of acclaimed biographies, including lives of Charles James Fox, Lord Melbourne, and Bulwer Lytton.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780199589333 |
| ISBN 10 | 019958933X |
| Title | Maurice Bowra |
| Author | Leslie Mitchell |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2010-11-11 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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