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From the pen of the Irish poet and essayist, Robert Lynd, comes a collection of humorous and satirical essay on the literary scene of his day with critiques of poets and and poetry, ranging from Pepys to Walter de la Mare. He even examines criticism itself. - Summary by Larry Wilson

From the pen of the Irish poet and essayist, Robert Lynd, comes a collection of humorous and satirical essays on topics as wide ranging as stupidity, Christmas, spring fashions, and the beauty of statistics. - Summary by Larry Wilson

From the pen of the Irish poet and essayist, Robert Lynd, comes a collection of humorous and satirical essays on topics as wide ranging as cats and weed to why we hate insects and morals of beans. - Summary by Larry Wilson

Dive into the world of literary giants with Old and New Masters, where we explore the works of celebrated authors like Jane Austen and WB Yeats, alongside the lesser-known but equally fascinating voices of Robert Lynd and others. This collection of personal and insightful essays shines a light on both iconic and obscure writers, celebrating their unique contributions to literature. Robert Lynd (1879 – 1949), an Irish nationalist and gifted essayist, is known for his engaging and conversational style reminiscent of Charles Lamb. In this series, we aim to reintroduce Lynds work and elevate his...