25 MARCH 1955, page 26

Signor Vitidrini's Theme Is Old Age, A Sombre, Stately Theme

emerging powerfully from background music of poverty. He writes about an Italian family, all but one of whom are un- employed, using a younger son as the narrator. Elder brother......

Twixt Hell And Allah

March or Die. By Howard Swiggett. (Museum Press, 16s.) 'Twix - r Hell and Allah,' Desert Carrion,' Legion of the Lost,' 'Hounds of France.' Everyone can identify the background......