Waugh in Abyssinia
Waugh in Abyssinia by Evelyn Waugh, published by Penguin in 2000, offers a witty account of the author’s experiences as a war correspondent during the 1935 conflict between Italy and Abyssinia. This edition spans 169 pages and is presented in English, providing readers with an engaging narrative that highlights the political intrigue and complexities of the time. Waugh’s observations reflect the often bizarre life of a war correspondent navigating a landscape filled with questionable officials and various characters.
Readers will find a blend of humor and insight as Waugh describes the dilemmas faced by a feudal society amidst the turmoil of World War II. The book delves into themes of journalism and the challenges of reporting in a conflict zone, while also touching on the historical context of East Africa during this period. Through his sharp prose, Waugh captures the essence of a tumultuous era, making this work a notable addition to the genres of biography and literary collections.
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A witty account of Waugh’s time in Abyssinia as a war correspondent
In 1935 Italy declared war on Abyssinia and Evelyn Waugh was sent to Addis Ababa to cover the conflict. His acerbic account of the intrigue and political machinations leading up to the crisis is coupled with amusing descriptions of the often bizarre and seldom straightforward life of a war correspondent rubbing shoulders with less-than-honest officials, Arab spies, pyjama-wearing radicals and disgruntled journalists. Witty, lucid and penetrating, Evelyn Waugh captures the dilemmas and complexities of a feudal society caught up in twentieth-century politics and confrontation.
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