A collection from Waugh's satirical "Way of the World" column in "The Daily Telegraph", including pieces on Mad Duck Disease, The Mums and Dads Army, and why Scargill may be "one of us".
Auberon Waugh Book order (chronological)
Auberon Waugh was known for his sharp and often provocative commentary on British society. His writing was characterized by a dry wit and an unflinching sense of irony. Waugh frequently targeted the hypocrisy and absurdities of modern life, with his work exploring themes of class, politics, and morality with uncompromising honesty. Readers appreciate his ability to expose truths with a sparkle and intelligence.
An anthology of short stories by famous authors who have given freely their talents for the National AIDS Trust charity.Foreward - HRH Diana, Princess of WalesIntroduction - Auberon WaughThe Inspiration - Jason CheritonA La Carte and fifteen other stories:A La Carte - Jeffrey ArcherLucky Dip - Deborah MoggachA Dog in the Dark - Richard AdamsTail - Bill JamesA Safe Place - Anna ReynoldsThe Case of the Parr Children - Antonia FraserRomance 1988 - Doris LessingThe Bunting Affirms - H.R.F. KeatingOld Flame - William TrevorThe Village - George Mackay BrownSound Proof - Angela KeysThe Nice Boys - Isabel ColegateRecipe for Victory - Maeve BinchyThe Flowers that Bloom in the Spring - Julian SymonsVampire - Hilary NewmanPaperwork - Ruth RendellPostscript - Sir John Gielgud
A collection of piece from Waugh's "The Way of the World" column in "The Daily Telegraph", It includes pieces on Mad Duck Disease, The Mums and Dads army and why Scargill may be "one of us".
Will this Do?
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
The autobiography of the journalist, Auberon Waugh, who tells the story of a lifetime spent wrestling with his muse, the idiocies of English life and his father's terrifying shadow. Now in his 50th year he sums up a literary achievement, asking the august creator of this being, "Will This Do?"
Punch Lines
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
An anthology of the best comic writing in Punch from 1841 to 1991.