Clive James, long hailed as an entertainer, is earning critical plaudits for his rendering of Dante's classic poem. Photo: Bloomberg
Closing acts: Clive James
Clive James has endured his own circle of hell in health and emotional terms, adding pathos to publication of his 'Divine Comedy' translation, writes Robert McCrum
Clive James, long hailed as an entertainer, is earning critical plaudits for his rendering of Dante's classic poem. Photo: Bloomberg