Name: Towards the End of the Morning
Rating: 3 (1 reviews)
ISBN: 9780571329892

Michael Frayn

Michael Frayn's classic novel is set in the crossword and nature notes department of an obscure national newspaper during the declining years of Fleet Street, John Dyson, a mid-level editor, dreams wistfully of fame and the gentlemanly life -- until one day his great chance of glory arrives. But does he have what it takes to succeed in the exciting world of television?

Towards the End of the Morning

Set in the waning years of London's Fleet Street, this is the story of John Dyson and his colleagues in the crossword and nature-notes section of an obscure London newspaper. The ambitious young Dyson dreams wistfully of trading his dead-end job for the fame and fortune to be found in a career in television. But when he finally gets his big break - an invitation to appear on a TV program - it turns out instead to be the beginning of a series of hilarious disasters ... Regarded by many as the best novel ever written about journalists, Michael Frayn's brilliantly funny "Towards the End of the Morning" (1967) is justly celebrated as a classic in Great Britain but has been long unavailable in America. This new edition features an introduction by the author. 'The most delightful, sophisticated novel: Michael Frayn is probably England's funniest writer.' - "New York Times" 'High comedy ... an extremely well-written, witty novel.' - "Daily Telegraph" 'A gem of a comic book. It's a brilliant, fast game of poker with the author holding all the best hands.' - "Vogue" 'Still ranks with Evelyn Waugh's "Scoop" as one of the funniest novels about journalists ever written.' - "Sunday Times"

Towards the End of the Morning

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