William Maxwell's tales, long and short, have the elusive ability to reveal us to ourselves
Erica Wagner, The Times
However different their settings the sensibility remains constant. It is decorous, highly civilised and deeply thoughtful
Anthony Quinn, Observer
All of them share the effect of a brilliant view - as though a window were opened on a contained and vivid scene...There is a rare clarity and economy here - along with that wise measured humanity
Penelope Lively, Spectator
William Maxwell's tales, long and short, have the elusive ability to reveal us to ourselves
Erica Wagner, The Times
However different their settings the sensibility remains constant. It is decorous, highly civilised and deeply thoughtful
Anthony Quinn, Observer
All of them share the effect of a brilliant view - as though a window were opened on a contained and vivid scene...There is a rare clarity and economy here - along with that wise measured humanity
Penelope Lively, Spectator
William Maxwell's tales, long and short, have the elusive ability to reveal us to ourselves
Erica Wagner, The Times
However different their settings the sensibility remains constant. It is decorous, highly civilised and deeply thoughtful
Anthony Quinn, Observer
All of them share the effect of a brilliant view - as though a window were opened on a contained and vivid scene...There is a rare clarity and economy here - along with that wise measured humanity