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Poet Stephen Spender has survived some of the most interesting and wrenching episodes in the 20th century cultural/political affairs. In this article the author talks about the book "Stephen Spender: Journals 1939-1983," edited by John Goldsmith. This book is an account of emerging unscathed and intact from pre-war Germany, post-war European decline, the rebellious late 1960s and awful taints of brief flirtations with communism and homosexuality. Spender was formed by a deeply entrenched, sensible middle class value system, however much he espoused controversial and unconventional causes and experiences.

Presents the author's views about the book "Floral Street," written by Simon Burt. Literary skills of the writer; Contents of the book; Critical appraisal of the book.

Presents information on the motion picture "Caravaggio," starring Nigel Terry and Sean Bean and directed by Derek Jarman. Depiction of the life of a thief in Italy in the film; Relationship of the protagonist with a prostitute; Appraisal of performances by lead actors in the film.