Book #52940

The Diaries of Evelyn Waugh - 1st Edition/1st Printing

Michael Davie
Book #52940 The Diaries of Evelyn Waugh - 1st Edition/1st Printing. Michael Davie.

Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Very Good in Very Good+ dust jacket
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Publisher: Boston, Toronto: Little, Brown and Company, c1976.

A first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with aging to the board surfaces, light fraying to the trim and page edge soiling in a price-clipped Very Good+ dust-jacket that has some shelfwear.

The Diaries of Evelyn Waugh is a compilation of the personal writings of Evelyn Waugh, one of the most celebrated and controversial English writers of the twentieth century. The book includes Waugh's thoughts on politics, writers, and life in general, as well as diary entries from the periods 1939-1942 and 1945-1951. Waugh was a scathing satirist and his writing is often scathing, acerbic, and brutal. However, his wit, intelligence, and sharp observations also make for fascinating reading.; 8vo ; 818 pages; TBC;.

Price: $50.00