England Revisited by Jorge de SenaMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
This slim volume contains 8 transcripts. This first is a lecture exploring the international appeal of great literature, especially those English authors that cross chasms of cultural differences. Then, there are six "letters" Jorge de Sena wrote over his first visit to London. They were broadcast weekly by the BBC during the Portuguese Language Program, from October 17 to November 28, 1952,. Despite the unfortunate loss of the original recordings, the text was preserved and published in this book, They cover preparations for the Coronation as well as London's lively theater district and museum offerings. Arriving at London is the realization of "one of the greatest dreams" of his life (from the first Letter) and he has a soft, philosophical, poetic touch on the city as related in the letters. The last piece, from whence comes the title, really apologizes for the rest claiming the brevity of his stay and through the lens of literature he could no more know London or Britain than any other place.
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