British Authors - 20th Century - Literary Biography
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Overview
This chronology covers the whole sweep of Evelyn Waugh's varied and eventful life and career, including his numerous friendships, his active social life and his exotic travels. Drawing on Waugh's own letters and diaries as well as other sources, it provides accurate and detailed information in a highly accessible form. Its layout enables it to be used for checking specific items of information, but it can also serve as an 'alternative' biography.
Editorials
Booknews
A concise month-by-month biography of the writer's life, compiled primarily from his diaries and letters. Historically relevant information is included<-->generally in the form of births and deaths of his contemporaries, and a few political notes. A brief concluding section includes entries on members of the Evelyn Waugh Circle<-->a diverse group of writers, scholars, businessmen, journalists, civil servants, musicians, and women he fell in love with. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.Book Details
Published
September 1, 1997
Publisher
Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire : Macmillan Press ; 1997.
Pages
174
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780312174170