New Releases by Humphrey Carpenter

Dennis Potter''s death in 1994 deprived British television of one of the most controversial figures it has ever known. Peter was a prolific writer of genius. For this biography of Potter, Carpenter has interviewed everyone who came close to him.

Amusing retellings of Shakespeare''s plays set in the present day. The plays include: As You Like It, King Lear, Othello, Richard III, Hamlet and Much Ado About Nothing.

A very different look at some of Shakespeare''s stories told from a minor character''s point of view. A humorous look at Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer''s Night Dream, Julius Caesar, Macbeth, Henry V and others.

Contains studies of the most influential figures in the early Christian world: Jesus, Paul, Augustine and Aquinas. The four separate studies which make up this book constitute a guide to the making of Christian doctrine.

Discusses Evelyn Waugh''s circle of friends and colleagues, and describes their influence on his work.

School is a lot of fun, especially if the new boy in the class comes from outer space! Suggested level: junior.

The first truly authoritative biography of Ezra Pound deals fully and fairly with the great but vexatious poet. 130 photos.

''I really am quite useless as a wizard'', says Mr Majeika. But Class Three thinks Mr Majeika is an excellent wizard, particularly when his spells go wrong.

Samenhangende studie over het werk van een tiental auteurs van kinderboeken uit de periode 1860 tot 1930.

Comments, in a letter addressed jointly to Humphrey Carpenter and Edward Mendelson, on their studies of W.H. Auden; responses from both; photocopy of his essay on Auden, published in Spender''s Tribute (1974).

Tolkien''s life through diaries, private papers, letters and living memory, this is a vivid portrait of the man who created a whole magical world beloved to millions.