29 JANUARY 1965, Page 8

Tailpiece It may seem a little early to announce literary

awards for 1965, but I unhesitatingly declare Mr. Anthony Wedgwood Benn's new book to possess the most pretentious title of the year—The Re- generation of Britain. The book consists of a series of short articles which Mr. Benn contributed to the Guardian before he reached the eminence of Postmaster-General.

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