Good Companions: An anthology to inspire, amuse or console

GOOD COMPANIONS is a collection of prose and poetry that has travelled with John Bayley for most of his 75 years. Unlike many standard anthologies, Bayley's is highly personal and is full of his wit and wisdom. He remembers favourite books from his childhood, the reading of his teenage years and he considers the ways in which books can raise your spirits - e.g. those that he read during Iris' illness. Full of great anecdotes e.g. C.S. Lewis on being read the first draft of 'Lord of the Rings' by Tolkien 'Oh no Tolkien not another fucking elf' and surprising poems e.g. the saucy 17th century 'A song of a young lady to her ancient lover' by Lord Rochester - there is something for every book lover here.

Title - Good Companions: An anthology to inspire, amuse or console

Edition -

Author - John Bayley

ISBN 13 - 9780349114965

Imprint - Abacus

Publisher - Little, Brown Book Group

Date Published - 07/11/2002

Prize -

No. of pages - 288

Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - 127 x 178 x mm

Weight - g

Languages - English