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  • The Loom of Youth

    Enriched edition. Navigating Youth and Society in Early 20th-Century England

    Alec Waugh's "The Loom of Youth" intricately weaves a coming-of-age narrative set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England. Through the keen observations of its protagonist, the novel explores themes of youth, identity, and the societal pressures that mold an individual'Äôs path. Waugh's prose is characterized by its lyrical quality and sharp social commentary, drawing readers into the ... Read more

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  • Island in the Sun

    by Alec Waugh ...
    First published in 1957, this tells of Santa Marta, which to the casual visitor is a sub-tropical paradise, a small sister of Jamaica, Bermuda and Nassau, unmentioned in the colour-splashed brochures of travel agents: an island where the sun shines throughout the year on the sandy beaches of innumerable coves, on the cane-fields and coconut plantations, on the shingled hits of the peasant villages ... Read more

    $17.79 USD

  • The Loom of Youth

    by Alec Waugh ...
    Hailing from a renowned literary family, the writer Alec Waugh caused a scandal with the publication of his autobiographical novel/memoir, The Loom of Youth. The book treats the subject of homosexual relationships among British schoolboys with a degree of frankness that was unprecedented at the time, and due to its risque nature and keen insights, it went on to be a runaway bestseller. ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Hot Countries

    A Travel Book

    by Alec Waugh ...
    First published in 1930, this discursive and absorbing travel-book offers, as the author says in his new Foreword, "a picture of a way of living that exists no longer."Hot Countries tells of a series of journeys in the Far East, the West Indies and the South Sea Islands when he was a young and light-hearted novelist seeking colour, romance and adventure. ... Read more

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  • The Fatal Gift

    by Alec Waugh ...
    If you enjoyed the powerful atmosphere of Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby you may just have an inkling of the smoothly professional efficacy of Alec Waugh's The Fatal Gift. First published in 1973, this novel breathes the values and attitudes of the early decades of the 20th century.Raymond Peronne has wealth, is bright, is devastatingly attractive to women: his fatal gift. Second son of a baronet, ... Read more

    $12.29 USD

  • The Mule on the Minaret

    A Novel about the Middle East

    by Alec Waugh ...
    First published in 1965 and based on the author's own experience as an officer in the British Intelligence and packed with the most closely observed detail of the people, places and costumes of the Levant, The Mule on the Minaret is a long, colourful, fascinating story of wartime intelligence centred on Beirut and Baghdad.It is the story, primarily, of Noel Reid, a professor of History and ... Read more

    $16.39 USD

  • My Brother Evelyn & Other Profiles

    by Alec Waugh ...
    First published in 1967, this tells of an Author, publisher, traveller, cricketer, lover of wine: Alec Waugh has been all these in the course of a life which has brought him a host of friends around the world. He is a warm person who knows a good friend when he sees one and is revered by all those with whom there has been mutual acceptance.This book contains his memories of many famous writers and ... Read more

    $12.29 USD

  • The Prisoners of Mainz

    by Alec Waugh ...
    "The Prisoners of Mainz" by Alec Waugh is a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of World War II. The story revolves around a group of British prisoners held in a German camp, exploring their struggles, camaraderie, and the psychological toll of captivity. Waugh's vivid characterizations and intricate plot weave together themes of resilience, hope, and the human spirit's capacity to ... Read more

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  • Myself When Young: Confessions

    by Alec Waugh ...
    "Myself When Young: Confessions" by Alec Waugh is a captivating memoir that delves into the author's formative years, exploring his experiences and reflections on youth. Waugh's narrative is rich with vivid descriptions and insightful observations, painting a picture of a bygone era filled with both charm and challenges. Through his candid confessions, he reveals the complexities of growing up, ... Read more

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  • Roland Whately: A Novel

    by Alec Waugh ...
    "Roland Whately" is a novel that centers around the life of the titular character, Roland Whately, a young man of privileged background who is struggling to find his place in the world. The novel explores themes of personal identity, societal expectations, and the search for meaning in life.Roland is depicted as a sensitive and introspective individual, who is disillusioned with the conventional ... Read more

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  • Public School Life Boys, Parents, Masters

    by Alec Waugh ...
    "Public School Life" by Alec Waugh offers a vivid portrayal of the experiences and challenges faced by boys in the British public school system. Through the lens of various characters, Waugh explores the dynamics between students, their parents, and the masters who guide them. The narrative delves into themes of camaraderie, rivalry, and the formative nature of school life, highlighting how these ... Read more

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  • The Loom of Youth

    by Alec Waugh ...
    The novel follows the lives of a group of boys at Granta School, focusing primarily on their experiences, friendships, rivalries, and the challenges they face as they navigate adolescence. The title, "The Loom of Youth," refers to the idea that youth is a time of weaving and shaping one's character and future.At its core, the novel delves into themes of friendship, loyalty, rebellion, identity, ... Read more

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