The Powder of Sympathy

A collection of humorous and reflective essays originally written as newspaper columns, offering personal reminiscences, literary criticism, and witty observations on urban life, travel, and the craft of writing. Pieces range from campus impressions and bookshop anecdotes to portraits of city streets, theatrical and cultural criticism, and meditations on journalism's duties and foibles. The tone mixes affection with gentle satire, organized as short, self-contained sketches that balance anecdote, cultural curiosity, and practical advice for readers and aspiring journalists.