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Black Mischief - Evelyn Waugh
Black Mischief
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Black Mischief, " Waugh's third novel, helped to establish his reputation as a master satirist. Set on the fictional African island of Azania, the novel chronicles the efforts of Emperor Seth, assisted by the Englishman Basil Seal, to modernize his kingdom. Profound hilarity ensues from the... show more
Black Mischief, " Waugh's third novel, helped to establish his reputation as a master satirist. Set on the fictional African island of Azania, the novel chronicles the efforts of Emperor Seth, assisted by the Englishman Basil Seal, to modernize his kingdom. Profound hilarity ensues from the issuance of homemade currency, the staging of a "Birth Control Gala, " the rightful ruler's demise at his own rather long and tiring coronation ceremonies, and a good deal more mischief.
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Format: paperback
ISBN: 9780316917339 (0316917338)
ASIN: 316917338
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Pages no: 320
Edition language: English
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Nigeyb
Nigeyb rated it
I have previously really enjoyed '[b:Scoop|30919|Scoop|Evelyn Waugh|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1328007769s/30919.jpg|1001166]', '[b:A Handful of Dust|827814|A Handful of Dust|Evelyn Waugh|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1178733413s/827814.jpg|3115332]', and '[b:Decline and Fall|386414|Decline and Fal...
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3.0 Black Mischief
Three words: Birth Control Parade.
The Library of Babel
The Library of Babel rated it
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I lost my track somewhere in Azania a couple of weeks ago.Now it's all darkness around me. What I can recall is that this novel has one of the most exhilarating and sarcastic beginnings I have ever found. Quoting Waugh:'We, Seth, Emperor of Azania, Chief of the Chiefs of Sakuyu, Lord of Wanda and Ty...
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