Simon Raven Series

Simon Raven was an English author whose work courted controversy and amusement through its often unflinching portrayal of human nature. His characters were known for their capacity to behave badly, often without provocation, and were guaranteed to act vilely under pressure. Raven espoused a philosophy that combined a robust, eighteenth-century paganism with a profound contempt for post-war English egalitarianism. His writing, noted for its elegant style, was often contrasted with his unashamedly cynical and cold-blooded perspective, leaving readers both provoked and entertained.