Harry Ritchie

Crying Wolfe

But his argument — for the all-importance of speech — is as confused as his daft wordplay is embarrassing

issue 27 August 2016

  • The Kingdom of Speech

    Tom Wolfe

    Cape, pp. 185

He might be 85 but Tom Wolfe is going strong with a new book and a dustjacket photo that still sees him working the suit and hat look. And although the new book may be small, it’s got big ambitions: first, to take down an establishment icon, and, second, to reveal the secret behind humanity’s progress.

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