Waugh in Abyssinia
(Author) Evelyn WaughA witty account of Waugh's time in Abyssinia as a war correspondent In 1935 Italy declared war on Abyssinia and Evelyn Waugh was sent to Addis Ababa to cover the conflict. His acerbic account of the intrigue and political machinations leading up to the crisis is coupled with amusing descriptions of the often bizarre and seldom straightforward life of a war correspondent rubbing shoulders with less-than-honest officials, Arab spies, pyjama-wearing radicals and disgruntled journalists. Witty, lucid and penetrating, Evelyn Waugh captures the dilemmas and complexities of a feudal society caught up in twentieth-century politics and confrontation.
Evelyn Waugh
Evelyn Waugh (1903-1966) was a prominent English writer known for his satirical wit and sharp social commentary. His most notable works include "Brideshead Revisited" (1945) and "Decline and Fall" (1928), which exemplify his dark humor and critique of British aristocracy. Waugh's writing style is characterized by its precise language, ironic tone, and keen observations of human behavior. He is considered a master of the English novel and has had a lasting impact on the literary genre of satire. "Brideshead Revisited" remains his most famous work, exploring themes of love, faith, and the decline of the British upper class.
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