11 NOVEMBER 1995, Page 34

But what about Pearce?

Sir: Edward Pearce is a loose cannon but he writes like an angel (The Spectator? Some other Zeit', 4 November). His gift for metaphor is one which you, sir, are supremely well placed to appreciate. You are right to invite him to write for your journal.

Ralph Berry

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