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TODAY’S CLUE: U = F
ANSWER: “ANYONE CAN WRITE A NOVEL GIVEN SIX WEEKS, PEN, PAPER AND NO TELEPHONE OR WIFE.” —NOVELIST EVELYN WAUGH
EVELYN WAUGH
October 28, 1903 – April 10, 1966 · aged 62
Overview
Evelyn Waugh was an English novelist, journalist, and critic, best known for his sharp satire and distinctive prose. His works blend humor with social observation.
Early Life
Born in London to a literary family, Waugh was educated at Oxford where he began writing and developed his keen eye for character and society.
Satire & Style
Waugh’s writing is known for its wry humor and pointed satire, especially toward the British upper classes and social conventions of his time.
Major Works
His most famous novels include *Brideshead Revisited*, *Scoop*, and *A Handful of Dust*, combining sharp observation with memorable characters.
Themes & Troupe
Waugh often explored themes of duty, irony, and decline, with characters from varied walks of life and an eye for absurdity.
Legacy
Evelyn Waugh remains an important figure in 20th-century English literature, his works studied for their style, wit, and critique of contemporary society.