When the Going was Good
When the Going was Good by Evelyn Waugh is a collection of travel writings published by Penguin Books in 1951. This edition spans 297 pages and presents Waugh’s experiences from 1929 to 1935, showcasing his journeys across various locations including the Mediterranean, Djibouti, Abyssinia, and Brazil. With his characteristic wit and keen observation, Waugh captures the essence of his travels, offering insights into the diverse cultures and landscapes he encountered.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of Waugh’s adventures, including a cruise around the Mediterranean and a train trip to attend Emperor Haile Selassie’s coronation. The collection also details his experiences in regions such as Kenya and the Congo, where he faced challenges like extreme heat and mosquitoes. Waugh’s reflections during these travels not only document his experiences but also inspired elements of his notable novels. This edition serves as a window into the author’s literary journey, blending travel narrative with personal observation.
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Between 1929 and 1935 Evelyn Waugh travelled widely and wrote four books about his experiences. In this collection he writes, with his customary wit and perception, about a cruise around the Mediterranean; a train trip from Djibouti to Abyssinia to attend Emperor Haile Selassie’s coronation in 1930; his travels in Aden, Zanzibar, Kenya and the Congo, coping with unbearable heat and plagued by mosquitoes; a journey to Guyana and Brazil; and his return to Addis Ababa in 1935 to report on the war between Abyssinia and Italy. Waugh’s adventures on his travels gave him the ideas for such classic novels as Scoop and Black Mischief.
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