Synopsis
An outrageous and witty autobiography by the son of novelist Evelyn Waugh describes his difficult relationship with his father, education, non-stellar military service, and careers as a novelist, journalist, and columnist for the notorious Private Eye, during which he developed his reputation as a practioner of "the vituperative arts."
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Review
'Both an exuberant chronicle of English literary life and a very funny sendup.' -- James Atlas, The New Yorker
'Terrifically entertaining...funny, acerbic, and a little sad.' -- Michiko Kahutani, The New York Times
Synopsis
An autobiography of the journalist son of writer Evelyn Waugh talks about his difficult relationship with his father, his time in the British army, and his journalism career with the libelous Private eye magazine.
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