Black Mischief
Author(s): Evelyn Waugh
SECONDHAND BOOKS | Classic Fiction
A hilarious and still timely tale of emerging Africa and declining England (Time), Evelyn Waugh's third novel helped to establish his reputation as a mater satirist. We are Progress and the New Age. Nothing can stand in our way. When Oxford-educated Emperor Seth succeeds to the throne of the African state of Azania, he has a tough job on his hands. His subjects are ill-informed and unruly, and corruption, double-dealing, and bloodshed are rife. With the aid of Minister of Modernization Basil Seal, Seth plans to introduce his people to the civilized ways of the West--but will it be as simple as that?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.
1988, Reprint. A very good copy.
Product Information
General Fields
- :
- : Penguin Books, Limited
- : Penguin Books, Limited
- : 0.170097
- : 01 December 1937
- : 1 Inches X 1 Inches X 1 Inches
- : books
Special Fields
- : 237
- : very good
- : 823/.9/12
- : English
- : Paperback
- : Evelyn Waugh