The Loved One
Author: Evelyn Waugh
Binding: Hardback
Published: THE FOLIO SOCIETY, 1994
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Evelyn Waugh's The Loved One presents a darkly comedic satire of American customs and the funeral industry. This biting novel chronicles the experiences of a British poet in 1940s Hollywood, who finds himself entangled in the bizarre world of a pet cemetery and a lavish mortuary. Waugh masterfully illustrates the absurdities of commercialized grief and the superficiality of a society obsessed with appearances. The narrative maintains a cynical yet witty tone, exposing the macabre humor inherent in the pursuit of eternal beauty, even in death. It ultimately argues for a more authentic engagement with mortality, contrasting European sensibilities with American extravagance.
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Author: Evelyn Waugh
Binding: Hardback
Published: THE FOLIO SOCIETY, 1994
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Evelyn Waugh's The Loved One presents a darkly comedic satire of American customs and the funeral industry. This biting novel chronicles the experiences of a British poet in 1940s Hollywood, who finds himself entangled in the bizarre world of a pet cemetery and a lavish mortuary. Waugh masterfully illustrates the absurdities of commercialized grief and the superficiality of a society obsessed with appearances. The narrative maintains a cynical yet witty tone, exposing the macabre humor inherent in the pursuit of eternal beauty, even in death. It ultimately argues for a more authentic engagement with mortality, contrasting European sensibilities with American extravagance.
