Evelyn Waugh 1924 1966

This biography of Evelyn Waugh focuses on the early years and influences that molded his mind and character. The work discusses the early writings of Waugh and explains how his childhood experiences were very influential in how he confronted lifes dilemmas.

This is the second in a three-volume literary biography of Evelyn Waugh. Relatives, wives, children, friends, and associates inspired much of WaughOs writing, and this book traces the origins of his fiction in his experience. More than most of the other books about Waugh, this volume draws on his diaries, letters, journalism, travel books, and autobiography.

This is a comprehensive and detailed encyclopedia for readers of Evelyn Waugh's Brideshead Revisited, one of the most popular and critically acclaimed novels of the twentieth century. It contains 175 entries on all aspects of the novel, covering such topics as the novel's main characters; cultural, literary, and political references; themes; organization; homosexuality; the novel's critical reception; and its film adaptions. It also pays particular attention to the importance of Catholicism in the story, discussing such subjects as sin, good and evil, divine grace, time, art, and love. A helpful list of recommended readings is included.