The religion of Ronald Blythe The writer’s holy communion with the natural world was—is—an inspiration for believers and nonbelievers alike

Here's a superb piece by Boyd Tonkin in Prospect about the faith of Ronald Blythe, full of doubt and love, in the context of today's anguished C of E. #RonaldBlythe #Akenfield #IanCollins #BlytheSpirit

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Ronnie and Neil: a couple of blithe spirits dipped in joy - Terence-Blacker It is an odd business, reaching a stage in life when people you know are having books written about them. One moment they are there,  a part (large or small) of your life, the next they are gone and b...

There are probably not too many blogs in which Ronald Blythe (Akenfield, The Age of Illusion, Word From Wormingford) and Neil Innes (How Sweet to Be an Idiot, Urban Spaceman, Shangri-La) appear together. But here's one.
#RonaldBlythe #NeilInnes #Akenfield #Rutles

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Highly recommend this classic film on pre #WorldWar1 rural life. So grim that young men sought escape in war. Based on classic book by #RonaldBlythe @BFI #history