Author Archives: Antony F. P. Vickery

Previously Unknown Evelyn Waugh Letters for Sale at Bonhams

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Antony F. P. Vickery

Three previously unknown letters from Evelyn Waugh to his friend Eleanor Watts, the girlfriend of the man who ran off with the novelist’s wife in 1929, are to be sold at Bonhams Fine Books, Atlases, Manuscripts and Photographs Sale on … Continue reading →

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Inaugural Dead Meet Up, London, Nov. 26th: “The Loved One” and the Reality of Embalming

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Antony F. P. Vickery

There is nothing new under the sun. Except, perhaps, this: On Wed., Nov. 26th, at Barts Pathology Museum in London, Dead Meet (“Dating and Networking for Death Professionals”), is holding its Inaugural Dead Meet Up, a networking event at which … Continue reading →

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Complete Works Project Launches New Website

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Antony F. P. Vickery

The Complete Works of Evelyn Waugh project at the University of Leicester has launched a new website. Its Resources page is particularly useful. The project blog can be found here.

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Peter Harrington’s Evelyn Waugh catalog

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Antony F. P. Vickery

The bookseller Peter Harrington’s Evelyn Waugh catalog contains many desirable volumes, none more so than Graham Greene’s inscribed copy of Helena (£25,000). Note, however, the last sentence in PH’s description of the item: First edition, first impression, large paper issue, … Continue reading →

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Entire Back-catalogue of Evelyn Waugh Newsletter/Studies Now Available Online

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Antony F. P. Vickery

In a major development in the field of Evelyn Waugh scholarship, the entire back-catalogue of the Evelyn Waugh Newsletter/Studies has been made available through the University of Leicester Special Collections Online. The Evelyn Waugh Studies Collection comprises searchable complete runs … Continue reading →

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Lancing College 2014 Evelyn Waugh Lecture

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Antony F. P. Vickery

Sir Peter Bazalgette, Chair of Arts Council England and President of the Royal Television Society, was the guest speaker at the 2014 Evelyn Waugh Lecture at Lancing College on May 1. This year’s lecture, entitled “The Drain Brain,” focused on … Continue reading →

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Speakers announced for 2015 Evelyn Waugh conference at University of Leicester

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Antony F. P. Vickery

From the University of Leicester’s news page: Acclaimed writers Selina Hastings, William Boyd and Paula Byrne are set to speak at a major conference on the Complete Works of Evelyn Waugh project – which is being co-led by the University … Continue reading →

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Arthur Evelyn St. John Waugh: Oct. 28, 1903 – Apr. 10, 1966

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Antony F. P. Vickery

Today is the 48th anniversary of the death of Evelyn Waugh.

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Public lecture on EW by Alexander Waugh: Durham University, March 19, 7 p.m.

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Antony F. P. Vickery

Alexander Waugh, grandson of Evelyn and son of Auberon, will give a public lecture, A Word or Two About Evelyn Waugh, at 7 p.m. tomorrow, March 19, at Durham University. Additional details at the link above. Audio recordings of past … Continue reading →

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Complete archives of The Tablet and The Catholic Herald now online

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Antony F. P. Vickery

The Tablet and The Catholic Herald have made available online and searchable their archives of past issues. The Spectator did this last year, benefiting greatly Evelyn Waugh enthusiasts and also admirers of the work of his son Auberon, a fixture … Continue reading →

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