Waugh, Evelyn
The Complete Short Stories
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141193687
- author:
- Waugh, Evelyn
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 592
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 3 cm
- Genre:
- Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Evelyn Waugh's Complete Short Stories is a masterful collection of tales that showcase the author's unique brand of satire and comic writing. Spanning nearly five decades, these stories offer a fascinating glimpse into Waugh's development as a writer, from his early juvenilia to his later, more polished works.
Among the stories included are 'Mr Loveday's Little Outing', a darkly comedic tale of life in a mental asylum, and 'Cruise', a hilarious series of letters from a young woman on a family holiday. Other pieces, such as 'A House of Gentlefolks' and 'The Sympathetic Passenger', offer equally witty observations on human nature, revealing Waugh's remarkable skill at crafting characters and situations that are both humorous and insightful.
With its impeccable craftsmanship and sharp wit, this collection is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in Waugh's work and the world of literary fiction.
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