A fascinating, engaging and thorough investigation of shyness by a talented cultural historian. An impressive range of sources (history, literature, music, personal experience) present not only a 'shyness through the ages' with many amusing anecdotes, but a discussion of how we interact and the causes, attitudes and possible cures for being 'shy'. He concludes, happily, that shyness is part of being human; not alienating, but . . . 'a common thread that links me to them'.
(Victoria Grey-Edwards - bwl 82 Autumn 2016 ) |
