The title of Anglo-Saxon Attitudes is drawn from Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking Glass. The novel plays with what it means to be Anglo-Saxon both in the historical sense of the term and the contemporary popular use. This is a post-war society where the classes are more fluid, where social norms around class and sexuality are being eroded/5(26). · Slashingly satirical, virtuosically plotted, and displaying Dickensian humor and nerve, Anglo-Saxon Attitudes features a vivid cast of characters that includes scheming academics and fading actresses, big businessmen toggling between mistresses and wives, media celebrities, hustlers, transvestites, blackmailers, toadies, and even one holy fool. Everyone, it seems, is either in cahoots Brand: New York Review Books. Add a dash of orange to the bookshelf with this vintage Penguin of Anglo-Saxon Attitudes by Angus Wilson! FAST WORLDWIDE DELIVERY Author: Angus Wilson Publisher: Penguin Publication Date: Format: Softcover The book is in good condition for its age; a delightful addition to any.
Angus Wilson has 78 books on Goodreads with ratings. Angus Wilson's most popular book is Anglo-Saxon Attitudes. Anglo Saxon Attitudes: With Richard Johnson, Douglas Hodge, Elizabeth Spriggs, Briony Glassco. Three part miniseries about Gerald Middleton, an aging historian, who reflects on his youth, relationships (especially the one with his best friend's girl), career (shadowed by a scandal), and current issues, like his marriage and kids. The title of Anglo-Saxon Attitudes is drawn from Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking Glass. The novel plays with what it means to be Anglo-Saxon both in the historical sense of the term and the contemporary popular use. This is a post-war society where the classes are more fluid, where social norms around class and sexuality are being eroded.
The title of Anglo-Saxon Attitudes is drawn from Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking Glass. The novel plays with what it means to be Anglo-Saxon both in the historical sense of the term and the contemporary popular use. This is a post-war society where the classes are more fluid, where social norms around class and sexuality are being eroded. Angus Wilson has 78 books on Goodreads with ratings. Angus Wilson’s most popular book is Anglo-Saxon Attitudes. This review is kind of a love story, so please indulge me if I gush a little. Anglo-Saxon Attitudes by Angus Wilson is a mid-century masterpiece. This is one of my favourite novels. I first read it in high school and loved it. I had never read anything like it before; the main character was witty and sarcastic, but flawed, with a dysfunctional family.
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