The Leavises: Recollections and Impressions (Paperback)

1. Introduction Denys Thompson; 2. Queenie at Girton Gwendolen Freeman; 3. 6, Chesterton Hall Crescent, and the early years Mary Pitter; 4. 'Nor shall my sword': the Leavises' mythology M. C. Bradbrook; 5. Teacher and friend Denys Thompson; 6. Charisma? Raymond O'Malley; 7. F. R. Leavis: a memoir Sebastian Moore; 8. Scrutiny and F. R. L.: a personal memoir L. C. Knights; 9. On being F. R. Leavis's publisher Ian Parsons; 10. The long pursuit Michael Black; 11. Round and about the Pelican Guide to English Literature Boris Ford; 12. Seeing a man running Raymond Williams; 13. Taking tea with Mrs Leavis Nora Crook; 14. Some recollections of the Leavises Michael Tanner; 15. F. R. Leavis and the schools Frank Whitehead; 16. F. R. Leavis and the sources of hope David Holbrook; 17. Leavis: an appreciation John Harvey; Note: Leavis at school; 18. No compromise D. W. Harding; Contributors; Index.