The Ordeal of Gilbert Pinfold: A Conversation Piece by Evelyn Waugh Paperback Bo

Description: The Ordeal of Gilbert Pinfold by Evelyn Waugh An inability to control his fantasies sends Gilbert Pinfold, a well-known author, cruising on a Ceylon-bound liner to recuperate. Yet, to his horror, the hallucinations increase and life on board becomes very embarrassing. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This disquieting, sharply comic novel recounts a period of mental breakdown in the life of Gilbert Pinfold, an established novelist of mature yearsAn inability to control his fantasies sends Gilbert Pinfold, a well-known author, cruising on a Ceylon-bound liner to recuperate. Yet, to his horror, the hallucinations increase and life on board becomes very embarrassing. This curious and diverting novel throws new light on Evelyn Waughs remarkable talent. Author Biography Evelyn Waugh was born in Hampstead in 1903 and educated at Hertford College, Oxford. In 1928 he published his first novel, Decline and Fall, which was soon followed by Vile Bodies (1930), Black Mischief (1932), A Handful of Dust (1934) and Scoop (1938). During these years he also travelled extensively and converted to Catholicism. In 1939 Waugh was commissioned in the Royal Marines and later transferred to the Royal Horse Guards, experiences which informed his Sword of Honour trilogy (1952-61). His most famous novel, Brideshead Revisited (1945), was written while on leave from the army. Waugh died in 1966. Promotional "Headline" This disquieting, sharply comic novel recounts a period of mental breakdown in the life of Gilbert Pinfold, an established novelist of mature years Details ISBN0141184507 Author Evelyn Waugh Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2006 ISBN-10 0141184507 ISBN-13 9780141184500 Format Paperback Imprint Penguin Classics Subtitle A Conversation Piece Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1903 Death 1966 Media Book Short Title ORDEAL OF GILBERT PINFOLD DEWEY FIC Residence US Series Penguin Modern Classics Publication Date 2006-06-29 Pages 208 UK Release Date 2006-06-29 Alternative 9780718197674 Audience General NZ Release Date 2006-07-16 AU Release Date 2006-07-16 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14686867;

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