Books

Manuscripts have weathered the vicissitudes of time only thanks to human passion

An intellectual Robin Hood reclaims British history for those most underserved by elite narratives

A pseudo-history of British comedy leaves one depressed

A bounty of bloodshed

Novels that say a lot without making lots of noise

There is still some unspoiled Surrey country to be enjoyed

1980s fiction might more profitably fill your beach-y or gîte-y afternoons

Like Scheherazade, Bruno Schulz traded his art for life

Mikanowski’s timely book pours iridescent light on the lands and peoples of Eastern Europe

The experience of pregnancy and childbirth in 19th century Britain was no picnic