Over a series of afternoon teas, a small company identified only by type, among them the Woman of the World, the Minor Poet and the Philosopher, argue amiably about love letters, marriage, art, women and whether literature is worth the trouble. The talk is witty and wandering, with each speaker teasing the others’ pet theories.
Lighter conversation pieces from the author of Three Men in a Boat, ideal for dipping into. Download the free EPUB.