Decline and Fall
“Decline and Fall” by Evelyn Waugh is a reissue published by Little, Brown on December 11, 2012, featuring 336 pages in English. This novel presents a satirical portrayal of English school life in the 1920s, following Paul Pennyfeather, who unexpectedly finds himself appointed as a schoolmaster at a boys’ private school in Wales after being expelled from Oxford. The narrative introduces a cast of eccentric characters, including his troubled colleagues and the charming Margot Beste-Chetwynde, setting the stage for a comedic exploration of chaos and folly.
Readers will encounter a humorous and critical examination of the educational system and societal norms through Waugh’s sharp wit. The story unfolds with a series of misadventures involving misfits and rascals, culminating in the chaotic events of Sports Day. This edition invites readers to delve into themes of satire and literary fiction, showcasing Waugh’s distinctive voice and narrative style as he captures the absurdities of his time.
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Evelyn Waugh’s “irresistible” first novel (New York Times) is a brilliant and hilarious satire of English school life in the 1920s.
Sent down from Oxford after a wild, drunken party, Paul Pennyfeather is oddly surprised to find himself qualifying for the position of schoolmaster at a boys’ private school in Wales. His colleagues are an assortment of misfits, rascals and fools, including Prendy (plagued by doubts) and Captain Grimes, who is always in the soup (or just plain drunk). Then Sports Day arrives, and with it the delectable Margot Beste-Chetwynde, floating on a scented breeze. As the farce unfolds in Evelyn Waugh’s dazzling debut as a novelist, the young run riot and no one is safe, least of all Paul.
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