Michael Alexander held the chair of English at St. Andrews University. His many books include A History of English Literature and Reading Shakespeare.

“Professor Alexander has made me want to search out many of the poets and writers, amongst others, whom he cites, particularly those of the twentieth century, and re-read them in the light of having learnt so much from this book about how significant the past will always be, and needs to be, in the creation of new work.” – Catriona Blaker, Present State

Michael Alexander held the chair of English at St. Andrews University. His many books include A History of English Literature and Reading Shakespeare.

“Professor Alexander has made me want to search out many of the poets and writers, amongst others, whom he cites, particularly those of the twentieth century, and re-read them in the light of having learnt so much from this book about how significant the past will always be, and needs to be, in the creation of new work.” – Catriona Blaker, Present State

Michael Alexander held the chair of English at St. Andrews University. His many books include A History of English Literature and Reading Shakespeare.

“Professor Alexander has made me want to search out many of the poets and writers, amongst others, whom he cites, particularly those of the twentieth century, and re-read them in the light of having learnt so much from this book about how significant the past will always be, and needs to be, in the creation of new work.” – Catriona Blaker, Present State