Vile Bodies
Vile Bodies by Evelyn Waugh is a notable addition to the Penguin Classics collection, published in 2011. This first edition spans 270 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in the aftermath of the First World War, capturing the essence of a new generation that emerges in the vibrant atmosphere of 1920s Mayfair, characterized by a blend of innocence and sophistication.
Readers will encounter the Bright Young Things, a diverse group of characters engaged in a series of whimsical escapades as they pursue treasure and seek to satisfy their unconscious desires. The book explores themes of youthful exuberance and the complexities of modern life, all set against a backdrop of capricious adventures. With its elegant design and rich literary context, this edition invites readers to delve into Waugh’s exploration of post-war society.
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Part of the fabulous new hardback library of 24 Evelyn Waugh books, publishing in chronological order over the coming year. The books have an elegant new jacket and text design. In the years following the First World War a new generation emerges, wistful and vulnerable beneath the glitter. The Bright Young Things of ‘twenties Mayfair, with their paradoxical mix of innocence and sophistication, exercise their inventive minds and vile bodies in every kind of capricious escapade. In a quest for treasure, a favourite party occupation, a vivid assortment of characters hunt fast and furiously for ever greater sensations and the fulfilment of unconscious desires.
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