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The Essays, Articles and Reviews of Evelyn Waugh

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This book is a masterfully edited collection of Waugh's shorter non-fiction work, from his first published essay at age 14 to the reviews and articles of his last years. Waugh is, of course, a delight to read. I have not read this book in the ordinary fashion, but simply open it up to a random page and revel in the intoxicating artistry of his style, his wit, his breadth of knowledge and his wisdom. Not only was he, in my opinion, the best writer of the 20th century, but he was that rare specimen, a genuinely wise man. He rejected modernity's illusions and lies, and drank deeply from the well of traditional wisdom. A prophet without honor in his own time, Waugh's writings are a refreshing reminder of a better age of culture, faith and objective truth.