Black Mischief, " Waugh's third novel, helped to establish his reputation as a master satirist. Set on the fictional African island of Azania, the novel chronicles the efforts of Emperor Seth, assisted by the Englishman Basil Seal, to modernize his kingdom. Profound hilarity ensues from the issuance of homemade currency, the staging of a "Birth Control Gala, " the rightful ruler's demise at his own rather long and tiring coronation ceremonies, and a good deal more mischief.
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Black Mischief, " Waugh's third novel, helped to establish his reputation as a master satirist. Set on the fictional African island of Azania, the novel chronicles the efforts of Emperor Seth, assisted by the Englishman Basil Seal, to modernize his kingdom. Profound hilarity ensues from the issuance of homemade currency, the staging of a "Birth Control Gala, " the rightful ruler's demise at his own rather long and tiring coronation ceremonies, and a good deal more mischief.
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Good. Light wear at edges/corners of dust jacket and hard board. Some marks, scratches and fading to dust jacket. Tanning to text blocks and page edges. Text good/clean. 239 p.
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Very Good. Cloth, dj. Minor shelf wear. Some sunning and toning to jacket. Expected light age-toning to text block. Small dampstain on fore-edge; margins and text unaffected. Previous owner's signature at front. Else fine. A nice, clean copy. Very Good.