Diana Athill

Born in 1917 and educated at Oxford University, Diana Athill has written several memoirs, including Instead of a Letter, After a Funeral, Somewhere Towards the End, and the New York Times Notable Book Stet, about her 50-year career in publishing. She lives in London and was recently appointed an Officer of the British Empire.

Books Authored

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Author(s):
Diana Athill
Genre(s):
Single Authors, Literary Short Stories, Anthologies

Midsummer Night in the Workhouse

October 15, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Norman Powers

“‘Aren’t human beings awful, aren’t they absurd?’ one woman observes. ‘The things one catches oneself out in!’ Unfortunately, one wishes at times while reading these stories that Ms.

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