Magnolia is nine years old, with all the curiousity and good sense that entails. She is good with secrets, and knows that her garden contains walramingos. Buffadillos too, perhaps. A 'chapte... read more
Basho's hauntingly beautiful account of his journey through late C17 Japan is an unparalleled work, in which he weaves together his travel experiences and haiku; Enchi and Tanizaki are two ... read more