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William Humphrey: A Case of Unwarranted Neglect
Despite excellent critical reaction to his works, Texas-born writer William Humphrey did not attract a large following during his lifetime and remains buried in oblivion. Nevertheless, the body of work he left behind, including the novels Home from the Hill and The Ordways, will never become stale or irrelevant.
Collecting William Humphrey:
A Briefly Annotated Checklist of First Editions
One by-product of neglect is that first editions of Humphrey’s works are findable and, with the possible exception of Home from the Hill, easily affordable.
Four British Poets of World War Two
The impression has existed that the First World War produced a wealth of poetry by great poets, while the Second World War produced little of merit. We discuss the works of four British poets whose works refute that notion: Keith Douglas, Roy Fuller, Sidney Keyes and Alun Lewis.
Poetry Collections and Other Sources
A list of the key volumes of the British poets of World War Two, including those of Douglas, Fuller, Keyes and Lewis.
Books into Film
The Great Escape, a book written by Paul Brickhill, a film directed by John Sturges.