For clarification, I meant current writers in his time. (Dispelling this notion that you have to constantly read all your peers to be a great writer is nonsense.) Fermor was obviously classically trained. The work is simply breathtaking.

I don’t know what to feel about Cider with Rosie! I’ve been to Lee’s grave and pub and village, and the whole thing still feels a bit disconcerting.

Know any course online courses for autopsying the classics, Alex?