Waugh, Evelyn

A Handful of Dust

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ISBN 13:
9780241585276
author:
Waugh, Evelyn
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Penguin Classics
language:
English
Pages:
336
Dimensions:
19.7 x 12.1 x 4 centimetres (0.7
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Classics, ,
Condition:
New
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Description

A Handful of Dust by Evelyn Waugh is a novel that explores the complexities of relationships and societal expectations. After seven years of marriage, Lady Brenda Last finds herself feeling unfulfilled and disconnected from her life at Hetton Abbey. She embarks on an affair with John Beaver, leading to a dramatic shift in her circumstances. The book masterfully balances tragedy, comedy, and irony, capturing the essence of the post-war generation's sense of disillusionment. With its unique blend of humor and pathos, A Handful of Dust offers a thought-provoking portrayal of love, loyalty, and the human condition. Published by National Geographic Books, this edition features 320 pages in hardcover.

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