The Second Cuckoo: A Further Selection Of Witty, Amusing And Memorable Letters To The Times
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
What happens when Britain's wittiest, most opinionated, and most delightfully eccentric minds put pen to paper? The Second Cuckoo answers that question with irresistible charm, presenting a handpicked collection of letters written to *The Times* — that most venerable of British institutions — that range from the gloriously absurd to the sharply observant. Chosen and introduced by Kenneth Gregory, this anthology captures the enduring British tradition of the letter to the editor as a refined art form, where a perfectly placed sentence could skewer pomposity, celebrate the mundane, or ignite national debate over the first cuckoo of spring. Gregory's curation illustrates the remarkable breadth of the British character — its humour, its passion for fair play, its genius for understatement, and its occasional magnificent outrage. Each letter stands as a miniature literary artefact, reflecting the social and cultural preoccupations of its era with a precision no newspaper column could match. As the worthy successor to the original The Cuckoo, this second volume rewards the curious reader with the same addictive quality: just one more letter, and then perhaps just one more after that.
Author: Kenneth Gregory
Format: Hardback
Genre: Anthology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
What happens when Britain's wittiest, most opinionated, and most delightfully eccentric minds put pen to paper? The Second Cuckoo answers that question with irresistible charm, presenting a handpicked collection of letters written to *The Times* — that most venerable of British institutions — that range from the gloriously absurd to the sharply observant. Chosen and introduced by Kenneth Gregory, this anthology captures the enduring British tradition of the letter to the editor as a refined art form, where a perfectly placed sentence could skewer pomposity, celebrate the mundane, or ignite national debate over the first cuckoo of spring. Gregory's curation illustrates the remarkable breadth of the British character — its humour, its passion for fair play, its genius for understatement, and its occasional magnificent outrage. Each letter stands as a miniature literary artefact, reflecting the social and cultural preoccupations of its era with a precision no newspaper column could match. As the worthy successor to the original The Cuckoo, this second volume rewards the curious reader with the same addictive quality: just one more letter, and then perhaps just one more after that.