And Even Now

A collection of short essays and sketches delivered in a polished, conversational voice that moves between personal recollection and pointed social commentary. The pieces treat small objects, travel impressions, and domestic scenes alongside satirical portraits of literary life and celebrity, with occasional topical notes that preserve a sense of immediacy. The tone alternates between affectionate nostalgia and caustic wit, favoring concise character sketches, literary parody, and wry aphorism. Overall the essays emphasize elegant phrasing and discreet social observation, offering reflections on manners, language, hospitality, and the ironies of taste.