Vile Bodies by Evelyn Waugh
"Vile Bodies" is a satirical novel that explores the lives of young, rich, and often aimless people in England during the interwar period. The narrative follows the protagonist, a struggling writer, who is engaged to be married but is constantly thwarted by lack of funds. The book is filled with eccentric characters, wild parties, and scandalous behavior, providing a humorous yet critical commentary on the moral decline of a society obsessed with wealth and status.
The 1621st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1930
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 320
- Words
- 59,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- The Best Classics (The Times)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)