Now We Are Sixty and a Bit by Christopher Matthew
Barely had the first copies of Christopher Matthew's 'Now We Are Sixty' landed in the bookshops when people started to ask when he was going to write a sequel. To his surprise the temptation to try his hand at a few more poems (particularly based on originals he hadn't tackled before, such as the Emperor's Rhyme or Sneezles) proved, like age itself, irresistible. Once again they follow the rhymes and rhythms of the great Milne, to remind those who are getting on in years of the wit, wisdom and whimsy he conjured up for those who were very young.
"This affectionate tribute to Milne follows the familiar rhythms and rhyme schemes of the master" -- The Oldie 20000401 "Life continues to take its toll on the author, but the overall feeling remains one of.. cheerful resignation" -- Knutsford Guardian 20000401 "[This book] will certainly strike a chord and raise a laugh with those who are 60 (and a bit)" -- Belgravia 20000401
Apart from Now We Are Sixty, Christopher Matthew, is best known for his Diary of a Somebody and its accident-prone hero Simon Crisp, whom Sheridan Morley called 'one of the greatest comic characters of our time'. He has been a columnist for most of the major newspapers, currently writes on books and TV for the Daily Mail, and is well known as a broadcaster. He lives in London and Suffolk.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780719565212 |
| ISBN 10 | 0719565219 |
| Title | Now We Are Sixty and a Bit |
| Author | Christopher Matthew |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | John Murray Press |
| Year published | 2003-09-18 |
| Number of pages | 112 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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