Waugh, Evelyn
Vile Bodies (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141182872
- author:
- Waugh, Evelyn
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 12.95 x 1.78 x 19.81 centimetres
- Genre:
- Classic fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Evelyn Waugh's Vile Bodies is a biting satire that exposes the darker side of the high life in 1920s England. The novel follows a group of young people as they navigate the excesses and superficiality of their social circle, in search of meaning and connection.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Bright Young Things, Waugh's characters are driven by a quest for sensation and self-discovery, often with disastrous consequences. With its witty prose and insightful commentary on the human condition, Vile Bodies is a thought-provoking and entertaining read.
If you're looking for a novel that offers a unique perspective on the Jazz Age, look no further than Vile Bodies. Available in Penguin Modern Classics, this edition features a new introduction and is a great choice for anyone interested in Waugh's work.