Evelyn Waugh

Evelyn Waugh was a satirical novelist known for his deeply moral satires that criticized the English aristocracy.

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Birth Name :

Arthur Evelyn St. John Waugh

Profession :

Novelist

Birthday :

October 28, 1903

Star Sign :

Scorpio

Death Date:

April 10, 1966

Age :

62

Birthplace :

London, England

Evelyn Waugh, a British novelist, journalist, and travel writer, was renowned for his satirical and darkly humorous works that often critiqued the English aristocracy. Among his most famous novels are “Brideshead Revisited,” “Decline and Fall,” and “A Handful of Dust.” Born to a publisher, Waugh received his education at Lancing College and Hertford College, Oxford. He initially worked as a schoolmaster before pursuing a full-time writing career, penning other notable books such as “Black Mischief,” “Scoop,” “The Loved One,” and “The Ordeal of Gilbert Pinfold.” His works frequently showcased his conservative Catholic views and keen observations of the British aristocracy. In addition to his literary talents, Waugh was an accomplished calligrapher and designer, creating book covers and costumes for his own works. He served in World War II and even painted a mural for a North African church. Waugh passed away in 1966 at the age of 62.