In lay terms, we might refer to Kingsley as a high-brow complainer (hey, he was a critic). And through his complaints, morons assumed he didn't like culture.
He was a fairly fierce cold warrior as well, contra Stalin and his game plan -- not a real trendy thing to do around Oxford.
Very nice article. One question: what was the basis for differnt folks accusing him of being a "Philistine"??
ReplyDeleteIn lay terms, we might refer to Kingsley as a high-brow complainer (hey, he was a critic). And through his complaints, morons assumed he didn't like culture.
ReplyDeleteHe was a fairly fierce cold warrior as well, contra Stalin and his game plan -- not a real trendy thing to do around Oxford.
Ah, I see, well, then, as one Philistine to another, I salute ye, Amis.
ReplyDeleteIt's appropriate to have a bloody bull in his name. At least I do around here.
ReplyDeleteGonna mix some up tonight. Be sure to add plenty of course/fresh ground pepper.
And glad you enjoyed the article, AA.
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