British Writers, Vol. 2
- Book Review,
by Ian Scott-Kilvert (Editor)
From Library Journal
This new supplement in the "British Writers" series includes 25 articles (12,000-plus-words each) on authors, poets, and playwrights, most of whom came of age after World War II. A.A. Milne (of "Pooh" fame) and Patricia Highsmith (The Talented Mr. Ripley) are included, as is Eavan Boland, arguably Ireland's greatest living poet. As in previous volumes, the articles are written mostly by academics, with a few by freelance writers. The format is also the same: a biographical sketch, an overview of major works, and a bibliography of works by and about each author. A cumulative index to the entire "British Writers" set is included. This series (along with the Dictionary of Literary Biography) is essential for any collection serving researchers of British literary topics. The DLB covers many more writers than does "British Writers," but this set has the same high quality, is more selective, and is much less costly. Highly recommended for public and academic libraries.-Peter A. Dollard, Alma Coll. Lib., MI Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
Latest volume in this standard series adds 25 writers, including Roddy Doyle, Patricia Highsmith, and A. A. Milne.
From Book News, Inc.
British writers volumes 1-7 and Supplement I were published originally by the British Council as a series of individual pamphlets, which were revised, updated, and re-edited for publication as a set by Scribner's. The 26 essays in Supplement II were all specially commissioned by Scribner's to add coverage of important modern writers not included in the British Council's pamphlet series. Supplement II also contains a comprehensive index to all of the writers and works that are discussed throughout the series. An essential addition to the series, and an essential even without the series. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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