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Hilary Mantel (1952-2022)
On the historical record, le juste détail, and the archivist as muse
Sep 23, 2022
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a wonderful writer and thinker
Jan 15
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"I want to see English teams managed by top English coaches": interview with football manager Liam Rosenior
Talking tactics with the likely future manager of Chelsea
Jan 2
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How to watch a movie
An essay in two parts about filmgoing
Nov 10, 2025
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Leo Robson
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On the art historian Bernard Berenson (26.6.1865 - 6.10.1959)
Venice, Florence, connoisseurship, authentication
Oct 6, 2025
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The Prime of Muriel Spark?
Death to all Muriel Spark headlines
Oct 2, 2025
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A free event, Saturday, 14;30, North-West London
Appearing at Queen's Park Book Festival – details below
Aug 26, 2025
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Leo Robson
A note on film reviews
New stuff in New Left Review, a column, a series
Aug 22, 2025
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