Cooke, Barbara
Evelyn Waugh's Oxford
- ISBN 13:
- 9781851244874
- author:
- Cooke, Barbara
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- The Bodleian Library
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 21.08 x 16.76 x 2.29 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Oxford held a profound place in Evelyn Waugh's imagination, shaping his literary works and lasting impression. This book explores the significance of Oxford as both location and experience in Waugh's writing, drawing on specially commissioned illustrations and previously unpublished photographic material. A unique blend of visual detail and critical analysis, the book delves into Waugh's engagement with Oxford over his literary career, examining the city's portrayal in novels such as Brideshead Revisited and A Little Learning. The trail around Evelyn Waugh's Oxford provides a guided tour of the city he knew and loved. This biography brings to life Waugh's Oxford, shedding light on its lasting impact on one of the 20th century's most accomplished literary craftsmen.
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