- Barbara Pym and the New Spinster [The New Yorker]
- ‘Wolf Hall’ Brings Machiavellian Flair and Masterclass Acting to PBS [Flavorwire]
- Use good words, not bad ones [The Economist]*
- Reclaiming One of Ireland’s Masterpieces [Huff Post Books]
*I really dislike this article. I’m including it for the many lively and astute comments.
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Enjoyed the Economist comments as well. I’m always torn about adverbs–especially when I read 19th century great authors using them well.
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I am apt to give lots of side-eye to any writing advice that is just a blanket command against doing something. Especially when there is ample evidence that it works if done well.
The comments on this piece, though, were grand. Glad you enjoyed them!
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Loved The New Yorker piece on Barbara Pym. You won’t be surprised to hear this: Pym is now another writer you’ve introduced me to. After reading that article on her, I felt a little ripped off – how is it that I’ve never read this fab writer?
Thankfully your blog is here to fill in the (large) gaps in my “literary knowledge”.
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I am so, so glad to have introduced you to Barbara Pym. I love her. Now go and read Excellent Women this minute! 🙂
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