In the years following the First World War a new generation emerges, wistful and vulnerable beneath the glitter. The Bright Young Things of twenties Mayfair, with their paradoxical mix of innocence and sophistication, exercise their hedonistic whims and vile bodies in every kind of capricious escapade. In a quest for treasure, a favourite party occupation, a vivid assortment of characters hunt fast and furiously for ever greater sensations and the fulfilment of unconscious desires.
In the years following the First World War a new generation emerges, wistful and vulnerable beneath the glitter. The Bright Young Things of twenties Mayfair, with their paradoxical mix of innocence and sophistication, exercise their hedonistic whims and vile bodies in every kind of capricious escapade. In a quest for treasure, a favourite party occupation, a vivid assortment of characters hunt fast and furiously for ever greater sensations and the fulfilment of unconscious desires.
By:
Evelyn Waugh Imprint: Penguin Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 183mm,
Width: 115mm,
Spine: 16mm
Weight: 145g ISBN:9780143566427 ISBN 10: 0143566423 Pages: 256 Publication Date:29 August 2011 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active