Scoop by Evelyn Waugh
"Scoop" is a satirical novel that explores the world of journalism through the lens of an accidental war correspondent. The protagonist, a nature columnist, is mistakenly sent to cover a war in Africa due to a mix-up at a newspaper office. The book humorously depicts his struggles and mishaps as he navigates the chaotic world of war reporting, providing a critique of sensationalist journalism and the often absurd nature of international news.
The 549th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1938
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- 58,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 18th on The Telegraph’s 100 Novels Everyone Should Read (Telegraph)
- 54th on The 100 Greatest Novels of All Time: The List (The Observer)
- 75th on The Modern Library | 100 Best Novels (Modern Library)
- 84th on The 100 Greatest British Novels (BBC)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 100 Best Novels Written in English (The Guardian)
- The Best Classics (The Times)
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