Clever by Half - Learning and Loving in a 50s University Clever by Half - Learning and Loving in a 50s University, Donald Read. Brighton: The Book Guild Ltd (2012) Novel by Donald Read, who taught at Kent from 1965 to 1990. The novel is about a rivalry between academics in the English and history departments in a 1950s University. Dedication from Donald Read: "For the University of Kent (where I taught 1965-90). With the authors best wishes for the second hald century. 2 Oct 2012" 2012