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Black Mischief
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By Evelyn Waugh
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“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.
- On Sale
- Dec 11, 2012
- Page Count
- 304 pages
- Publisher
- Little, Brown and Company
- ISBN-13
- 9780316216357
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