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  • Brief Encounter

    de Alec Waugh ...
    First published in 1975, this story tells of how a chance meeting in a café, a piece of grit delicately removed by a gentleman from a lady's eye give birth to an affair... a brief yet unrelenting emotional tug-of-war between two people whose spontaneous desire clashes head-on with the 'facts' of their existence.There is Anna, married to Graham and happily content with her home life and two ... Leer más

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  • A Year to Remember

    A Reminiscence of 1931

    de Alec Waugh ...
    First published in 1975, this tells of one of the Bright Young Things in that brilliant and stimulating era between the wars, Alec Waugh remembers 1931 as being a year of firsts. It was the year he attended his first garden party, the year he made his first transatlantic phone call, the year he became a member of the MCC. But it was also a year that marked the end of one epoch and the beginning of ... Leer más

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  • The Loom of Youth

    de Alec Waugh ...
    The novel follows the lives of a group of boys at Granta School, focusing primarily on their experiences, friendships, rivalries, and the challenges they face as they navigate adolescence. The title, "The Loom of Youth," refers to the idea that youth is a time of weaving and shaping one's character and future.At its core, the novel delves into themes of friendship, loyalty, rebellion, identity, ... Leer más

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  • My Brother Evelyn & Other Profiles

    de Alec Waugh ...
    First published in 1967, this tells of an Author, publisher, traveller, cricketer, lover of wine: Alec Waugh has been all these in the course of a life which has brought him a host of friends around the world. He is a warm person who knows a good friend when he sees one and is revered by all those with whom there has been mutual acceptance.This book contains his memories of many famous writers and ... Leer más

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  • The Prisoners of Mainz

    de Alec Waugh ...
    "The Prisoners of Mainz" by Alec Waugh is a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of World War II. The story revolves around a group of British prisoners held in a German camp, exploring their struggles, camaraderie, and the psychological toll of captivity. Waugh's vivid characterizations and intricate plot weave together themes of resilience, hope, and the human spirit's capacity to ... Leer más

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  • Public School Life Boys, Parents, Masters

    de Alec Waugh ...
    "Public School Life" by Alec Waugh offers a vivid portrayal of the experiences and challenges faced by boys in the British public school system. Through the lens of various characters, Waugh explores the dynamics between students, their parents, and the masters who guide them. The narrative delves into themes of camaraderie, rivalry, and the formative nature of school life, highlighting how these ... Leer más

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  • The Lipton Story

    A Centennial Biography

    de Alec Waugh ...
    In this rich and engrossing biography of Thomas Lipton, Alec Waugh has recreated the fascinating and complex figure of a man who became a legend in his own lifetime, a millionaire before he was forty, an unofficial ambassador at large, and an unforgettable sportsman to millions of people.The son of a struggling grocer, Lipton, while still a boy, showed the business acumen that was later to make ... Leer más

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  • Where the Clocks Chime Twice

    de Alec Waugh ...
    First published in 1951, this is part sentimental journey revisiting old well-loved scenes of former travels, and part search for new, out-of-the-way lands, Alec Waugh's travel book tells of a journey half-way round the world. But in new or old places, the author's sense of romance and adventure, his gift of combining past and present, his ability to create a mood and tell a story provide ... Leer más

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  • His Second War

    de Alec Waugh ...
    Alec Waugh, who served in the last war as a regular army officer, was recalled to his regiment in September 1939. After a few months of regimental duties he has filled a succession of Junior Staff appointment, with the B.E.F. in France, in London during the Blitz, with the M.E.F in Syria and Egypt and latterly with the Persia and Iraq command. This book is the narrative of his four years in khaki. ... Leer más

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  • Myself When Young: Confessions

    A Young Man's Journey of Self-Discovery and Reflections on 20th Century British Literature

    de Alec Waugh ...
    In "Myself When Young: Confessions," Alec Waugh delivers an intriguing memoir that intricately weaves his youthful experiences into a larger narrative about identity and aspirations. Waugh's literary style is characterized by introspective and vivid prose, showcasing his keen observational skills and a reflective tone that resonates with the reader. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century ... Leer más

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  • Roland Whately: A Novel

    de Alec Waugh ...
    "Roland Whately" is a novel that centers around the life of the titular character, Roland Whately, a young man of privileged background who is struggling to find his place in the world. The novel explores themes of personal identity, societal expectations, and the search for meaning in life.Roland is depicted as a sensitive and introspective individual, who is disillusioned with the conventional ... Leer más

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  • Roland Whately

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    In "Roland Whately," Alec Waugh presents a compelling narrative that intricately weaves the themes of identity, ambition, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of early 20th-century society. The novel is characterized by Waugh's signature literary style, marked by rich, evocative prose and sharp social commentary that reflects the anxieties and aspirations of its time. ... Leer más

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