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1948

Henri Bosco: Malicroix

May 1, 2020April 30, 2020 by Trevor Berrett

Henri Bosco’s Malicroix, translated from the French by Joyce Zonana, is a beautiful, terrifying exploration of isolation and nature. It’s shot up to being one of my favorites!

Categories Book Reviews, Henri Bosco Tags 1940s, 1948, French, NYRB Classics Leave a comment

John Williams: Nothing But the Night

February 12, 2019 by Trevor Berrett

John Williams’ debut novel, Nothing But the Night, has finally come home! NYRB Classics published their edition today, completing their collection of all four of Williams’ novels. It’s a fine work from a young man filled with promise.

Categories Book Reviews, John Williams Tags 1940s, 1948 3 Comments

Evelyn Waugh: The Loved One

September 27, 2017December 13, 2008 by Trevor Berrett

Trevor reviews Evelyn Waugh’s 1948 novel, The Loved One.

Categories Book Reviews, Evelyn Waugh Tags 1940s, 1948 11 Comments
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