10 SEPTEMBER 1965, page 18

A Curtain Of Ignorance

SIR.—As far as I remember I have never before challenged an adverse criticism of my books, but I must break this rule to protest at Mr Desmond Donnelly's so-called review of A......

Male-contrived

Sus,—With reference to Mr. Randolph Churchill's article in last week's issue and his criticism of the 'crop of literary lionesses who are assaulting by novel and article the......

Frivial

SIR,—What a delightful word, frivial One can imagine the writer thinking of one word but (being The Times) changing it half-way to produce this telescoped jewel. Keep this word.......

Arts & Amusements

Classics Master By CLEMENT CRISP I T would be impossible to make a happier debut in these columns than by writing about the New York City Ballet and the splendours of......

The Larger Hope

SIR,—Amon g st the many letters you doubtless re- ceived for and against Vanessa Redgrave's cd di cr.eur. mine is one of unqualified support. L. R. TOWLE Manor Farm,......

Sir,—cry 'yes For Quoodle, Frivial And Sir Gowers.'

Rake Cottage, Milford, Surrey......