The Richard Burton Diaries (Yale, $35). Most of the entries were made between 1965 and 1972, and they reveal Burton to have been an acerbic, formidably well-read man with strong opinions about literature–and everything else. Yes, there’s plenty of gossip, especially about Elizabeth Taylor, but eggheads will also find much to like and ponder (TT).
Terry Teachout on the arts in New York City
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