An interesting slant on the personality of one of the most interesting of virtually contemporary English writers -- this collection of charming, intimate and casual letters, covering many years, and written to the nephew whom he ""staked"" to an education. Sometimes personal, sometimes admonitory, but usual breezy commentary on the events of the moment, the new play, the new book, the progress of his own work and so on. Introduction by Frank Swinnerton is a tribute to the man, Arnold Bennett, and to his contribution.