This collection of essays is a testament to the pragmatic and sensible approach of Meynell. The ideas are presented skilfully through her concise yet elucidating sentences. Multifarious topics have been presented here. Stimulating!

Contents

Ceres' runaway -- A vanquished man -- A northern fancy -- Laughter -- Harlequin Mercutio -- The little language -- Anima Pellegrina! -- The sea wall -- The daffodil -- Addresses -- The audience -- Tithonus -- The tow path -- The tethered constellations -- Popular burlesque -- Dry autumn -- The plaid -- Two burdens -- The unready -- The child of tumult -- The child of subsiding tumult.