Tag Archives: Christopher Howse

Michaelmas Observed

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Jeffrey Manley

In a short article in the Daily Telegraph, Christopher Howse explains the meaning and importance of St Michael whose day is marked tomorrow (29 September) as Michaelmas. Howse is reminded of a prayer to St Michael which is mentioned in … Continue reading →

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BBC “Great Lives” Revisited

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Jeffrey Manley

In this week’s issue of The Tablet, columnist Christopher Howse revisits last December’s BBC Radio 4 broadcast of the series Great Lives in which Evelyn Waugh was the subject. See previous posts. Presenter Matthew Parris interviewed panelists Russell Kane, a … Continue reading →

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Auberon Waugh “Celebrated” in New Book

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Jeffrey Manley

A new book composed of writings by Auberon Waugh has been compiled by Naim Attallah and published by his Quartet Books as A Scribbler in Soho. This will be released in the UK on 24 January and is reviewed in … Continue reading →

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Ronald Knox Revival

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Jeffrey Manley

This week’s issue of The Spectator reviews a new collection of Ronald Knox’s works. This is entitled Ronald Knox: A Man for All Seasons and is edited by Francesca Bugliana Knox, who is related to Knox by marriage. See earlier post about … Continue reading →

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Naming Characters: Waugh and Fleming

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Jeffrey Manley

In an article in yesterday’s Daily Telegraph, Christopher Howse compares the practice of Ian Fleming and Evelyn Waugh to use the names of real persons as characters in their works: “There’s nowt so queer as names.” In Fleming’s James Bond novels, Howse cites … Continue reading →

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