Black Mischief
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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.
PUBLISHER:
Little, Brown and Company
ISBN-10:
0316216755
ISBN-13:
9780316216753
BINDING:
Paperback / softback
BISAC:
Fiction
PUBLICATION YEAR:
2012
NUMBER OF PAGES:
320
BOOK DIMENSIONS:
8.25(H) x 5.50(W) x 1.00(D)
AUDIENCE TYPE:
General / Adult
LANGUAGE:
English