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Evelyn and Kick (More)

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Jeffrey Manley

Another review appears in today’s Irish Times of Paula Byrne’s new book about Kathleen (“Kick”) Kennedy. See earlier post. Also reviewed is a competing book about the same subject by Barbara Leaming, Kick Kennedy. The reviewer, Selina Guinness, summarizes Kennedy’s life … Continue reading →

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Waugh at the London Library

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Jeffrey Manley

The Irish Times yesterday ran an article on the occasion of the 175th anniversary of the London Library. This is being celebrated this week with a festival in St James’s Square opposite the library entrance. The article, by Denis Staunton, … Continue reading →

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Evelyn Waugh’s Ireland Whinges

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Jeffrey Manley

The Irish Times has collected what its correpondent Frank McNally considers a history of Ireland as told in the top 100 whinges. Waugh may come top whinger with a total of 9 to his credit: 37. “Among the countless blessings I … Continue reading →

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