A review that hove up over the horizon of this, still morning, Sunday which I have enjoyed reading and learned from reading in equal measure.
That the author should exhibit a weakness for lapsing, one senses despite her best intentions, into 'academic-speak' in the later stage of the book brought a wry smile to my face. 'Academic-speak' surely is, on occasion, an affliction I agree; just as I know what it is to suffer from a propensity to alliterate. 😂
I've only recently come across The Lichfield Rambler and so far only dipped into a post here and a post there, but here's the thing Annette: doing so has already brought the 18th Century and its Cultural Landscape out of the wings and onto the reader's stage of my imagination.
This is so great to hear, Rob - thank you for the lovely comments. I hope I'm not too hard on Daisy Hay because I think she is a seriously talented writer. This book strikes a difficult balance between academia and a general readership - and for the most part she nails it. I must read her book 'Young Romantics' some time.
A review that hove up over the horizon of this, still morning, Sunday which I have enjoyed reading and learned from reading in equal measure.
That the author should exhibit a weakness for lapsing, one senses despite her best intentions, into 'academic-speak' in the later stage of the book brought a wry smile to my face. 'Academic-speak' surely is, on occasion, an affliction I agree; just as I know what it is to suffer from a propensity to alliterate. 😂
I've only recently come across The Lichfield Rambler and so far only dipped into a post here and a post there, but here's the thing Annette: doing so has already brought the 18th Century and its Cultural Landscape out of the wings and onto the reader's stage of my imagination.
This is so great to hear, Rob - thank you for the lovely comments. I hope I'm not too hard on Daisy Hay because I think she is a seriously talented writer. This book strikes a difficult balance between academia and a general readership - and for the most part she nails it. I must read her book 'Young Romantics' some time.