Decline and Fall
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Decline and Fall
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Decline and Fall
Sent down from Oxford for indecent behaviour, Paul Pennyfeather embarks on a series of bizarre adventures that start in a minor public school and end in one of HM prisons. In this, his first and funniest novel, Evelyn Waugh immediately caught the ear of the public with his account of an ingenue abroad in the razzmatazz of Twenties high society.
Evelyn Waugh's hilarious debut novel, with an introduction by Barbara Cooke.
Sent down from Oxford for indecent behaviour, Paul Pennyfeather embarks on a series of bizarre adventures that start in a minor public school and end in one of HM prisons.
In this, his first and funniest novel, Evelyn Waugh immediately caught the ear of the public with his account of an ingenu abroad in the razzmatazz of Twenties high society.
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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Decline and Fall by Evelyn Waugh is praised for its comedic portrayal of chaos and is seen as both outrageously humorous and delightfully bleak. Malcolm Bradbury highlights the author’s talent in creating a universe that is both chaotic and invigorating.

Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780141180908
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 July 2001
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 236g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Evelyn Waugh (1903-1966), is considered chief chronicler of the 'Bright Young Things' (the aristocratic and fashionable circles of the 1920's) and is one of the century's most accomplished and funny novelists. Waugh is also widely regarded as the foremost social satirist of his generation. His other works, including VILE BODIES, SCOOP, THE LOVED ONE, and BRIDESHEAD REVISITED are also published in Modern Classics.
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