Goodbye Soldier
(Author) Spike MilliganThe sixth volume of Spike Milligan's off-the-wall account of his part in World War Two sees our hero doing very little soldiering. Because it's 1946. Rather, he is now part of the Bill Hall Trio - a 'Combined Services Entertainment' inflicted on unsuspecting soldiers across Italy and Austria - and is largely preoccupied with the unbearably beautiful ballerina, Ms Toni Fontana ('Arghhhhhhhhh!). But he must enjoy it while he can before he is demobbed and sent home to Catford - so he does ...
Spike Milligan
Spike Milligan (1918-2002) was a British comedian, actor, and writer known for his surreal humor and groundbreaking work in comedy. He is most famous for creating and starring in the influential radio comedy series "The Goon Show" which ran from 1951 to 1960. Milligan's writing style was characterized by his use of wordplay, absurdity, and satire, and his works often touched on themes of war, mental health, and social commentary. He is considered a pioneer in the field of comedy and his impact on the genre can still be seen today in the work of modern comedians. Spike Milligan's most notable literary works include his series of comedic poetry books such as "Silly Verse for Kids" and "A Book of Milliganimals."
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