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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... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

""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... Read Full Overview

'We are Progress and the New Age. Nothing can stand in our way.'

""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... Read Full Overview