The Revolt of the Pendulum
04 June 2010
Imprint: Picador
Synopsis
Wide-ranging, hilarious and enlightening, The Revolt of the Pendulum collects the best of Clive James on art, culture and politics from 2005–2008, showing the author, broadcaster and poet at his dazzling and versatile best.
From the rules of grammar to the fundamentals of religion, from the culture of fandom to the cult of the critic, it's all there in this...
Details
04 June 2010
336 pages
9780330457392
Imprint: Picador
Reviews
Clive James has a fantastic range and depth of knowledge. He is, at times, miraculously funny. He writes knowledgeably and with passion about literature, and especially poetry. His opinions are his own; he knows about classical music, show tunes and pop. He knows about politics and history. He understands people too. And he makes good jokes . . . There’s only one Clive JamesSam Leith, Spectator