JEAN DE LA FONTAINE (1621-95) was born in the north-east of France. His passion for poetry made him late for prayers, which in combination with histaste for satirical verse about his masters, led to expulsion from his religious order. Years at court, where he sought approval and provoked outrage, secured patronage ... read more

Born in Bristol in 1914, C. H. Sisson was noted as a poet, novelist, essayist and an important translator. He was a great friend of the critic and writer Donald Davie, with whom he corresponded regularly. Sisson was a student at the University of Bristol where he read English and Philosophy. ... read more