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Vile Bodies

by Evelyn Waugh
Vile Bodies - Thryft
Vile Bodies - Thryft

1920s London's hedonistic society unraveled with dark humor.

This book is a rollercoaster ride through the wild and glamorous world of 1920s London. It captures the essence of a generation hungry for adventure, as we follow the lives of the eccentric and vibrant Bright Young Things. With its acidly funny and experimental style, Vile Bodies unravels the true darkness and vulnerability that lie beneath the glittering surface of the high life. If you're a fan of sparkling satire, this book is an absolute must-read for its unique blend of wit, decadence, and societal critique. Prepare to be captivated by the fast-paced and unpredictable escapades of its unforgettable characters.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Vile Bodies

by Evelyn Waugh
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ISBN: 9780316926119
Authors: Evelyn Waugh
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Date of Publication: 1999-09-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Literature, Classics
Goodreads rating: 3.73
(rated by 15640 readers)

Description

The Bright Young Things of 1920s Mayfair, with their paradoxical mix of innocence and sophistication, exercise their inventive minds and vile bodies in every kind of capricious escapade, whether it is promiscuity, dancing, cocktail parties or sports cars. A vivid assortment of characters, among them the struggling writer Adam Fenwick-Symes and the glamorous, aristocratic Nina Blount, hunt fast and furiously for ever greater sensations and the hedonistic fulfilment of their desires. Evelyn Waugh’s acidly funny and experimental satire shows a new generation emerging in the years after the First World War, revealing the darkness and vulnerability beneath the glittering surface of the high life.
 

1920s London's hedonistic society unraveled with dark humor.

This book is a rollercoaster ride through the wild and glamorous world of 1920s London. It captures the essence of a generation hungry for adventure, as we follow the lives of the eccentric and vibrant Bright Young Things. With its acidly funny and experimental style, Vile Bodies unravels the true darkness and vulnerability that lie beneath the glittering surface of the high life. If you're a fan of sparkling satire, this book is an absolute must-read for its unique blend of wit, decadence, and societal critique. Prepare to be captivated by the fast-paced and unpredictable escapades of its unforgettable characters.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.