Angus Wilson Book order

August 11, 1913 – May 31, 1991

This English novelist and short story writer was renowned for his strongly satirical vein, expressing concern with preserving a liberal humanistic outlook in the face of fashionable doctrinaire temptations. His works, often adapted for television, showcase a keen insight into social strata and human psychology. He dedicated himself to his craft with tireless energy, frequently moving between the novel and short story forms, leaving an indelible mark on British literature. His writing is characterized by sharp observation and subtle irony.

2023
The Wild Garden Or Speaking Of Writing
160 pages
6 hours of reading
In this acclaimed essay collection, celebrated author Angus Wilson reflects on the art of writing and the creative process. With wit, insight, and a deep love for his craft, Wilson offers a unique perspective on the joys and challenges of being a writer. From the importance of establishing a daily routine to the role of intuition in the creative process, The Wild Garden is an essential read for anyone who loves to write or appreciates great literature.
2008
Hemlock and After
246 pages
9 hours of reading
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On its appearance in 1952 the Times Literary Supplement called Hemlock and After 'a novel of remarkable power and literary skill which deserves to be judged by the highest standards'.
1992
No Laughing Matter
480 pages
17 hours of reading
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A panoramic novel that stretches from 1912 to 1967 No Laughing Matter is perhaps Angus Wilson's most autobiographical novel.
1982
A Bit Off the Map
1980
Such Darling Dodos
And Other Stories
194 pages
7 hours of reading
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1979
The Old Men at the Zoo
344 pages
13 hours of reading
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Set in a near future (the novel was first published in 1961 and is set in the period 1970–73), this is Angus Wilson's most allegorical novel, about a doomed attempt to set up a reserve for wild animals. Simon Carter, secretary of the London Zoo, has accepted responsibility and power to the prejudice of his gifts as a naturalist. But power is more than just the complicated game played by the old men at the zoo in the satirical first half of this novel: it lies very near to violence, and in the second half real life inexorably turns to fantasy – the fantasy of war. This tense and at times brutal story offers the healing relationship between man and the natural world as a solution for the power dilemma.
1977
The Strange Ride of Rudyard Kipling
1976
As If by Magic
426 pages
15 hours of reading
Relates the international adventures of an agronomist who has invented a magically-fertile rice and now seeks his own personal fulfillment
1972
The World of Charles Dickens
1963
The Wild Garden