Author Archives: Jeffrey Manley

Alec Waugh, Art Collector

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Jeffrey Manley

A recent article in the Daily Telegraph profiled a little known artist named Cedric Morris (1889-1982) whose paintings seem to be enjoying a renewal of interest. The article in the Telegraph’s “Luxury: Art” column is by Colin Gleadell and explains that … Continue reading →

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Spanish Versions of Waugh Recommended

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Jeffrey Manley

An essay has been posted on the books blog of the Madrid-based free circulation newspaper called 20 Minutos. The story has been picked up by other Spanish language publications, including at least one in Mexico. This is by bookseller and … Continue reading →

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West Virginian Poverty and African Diversity

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Jeffrey Manley

Mark Sadd writing an opinion column in the Charleston (WVa) Gazette-Mail opens with this quote from Evelyn Waugh: “Ah, well,” wrote Evelyn Waugh, “to the journalist every country is rich.” And to the media, one can add, every West Virginian … Continue reading →

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Happy Warriors to Broadcast

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Jeffrey Manley

A London theater website (mytheatremates.com) has announced that a performance of Happy Warriors, the play about Evelyn Waugh and Randolph Churchill in WWII Yugoslavia, will be recorded for broadcast. In connection with this, tickets for the performance on Friday, 13 … Continue reading →

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Yugoslavia and Ishmaelia

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Jeffrey Manley

Dr Robert Hickson has posted another of his “essays” on Waugh’s life and works on the weblog catholicism.org. These should not be mistaken for religious dicussions but are rather compilations of writings from Waugh’s works or memoirs of his contemporaries … Continue reading →

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From African Kleptocracy to Spark’s Legacy

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Jeffrey Manley

A feature length article in the Australian edition of the Spectator deals with the political flap over policy toward immigration of white South African farrmers into Australia. This is entitled “Kleptocracy on the Cape” by Thomas Jones and opens with … Continue reading →

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BBC Radio 4 to Rebroadcast Waugh Short Story

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Jeffrey Manley

Waugh’s short story “On Guard” will be rebroadcast in two parts next week on BBC Radio 4 Extra. The story was originally published in Harper’s Bazaar (London) in December 1934. It is included in Waugh’s 1936 collection Mr Loveday’s Little Outing … Continue reading →

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Weekend Roundup: From Sword of Honour to Women of Knossos

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Jeffrey Manley

In a recent issue of The Australian, Greg Sheridan writes about how his countrymen should deal with the shame of the recent cricket cheating scandal. This is entitled “National brand needs tending, not tears.” As an example of how the … Continue reading →

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Review: Waugh at War

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Jeffrey Manley

Milena Borden has reviewed the play Happy Warriors that opened last week in a North London theatre: James Macdonald’s new play staged in the Upstairs at The Gatehouse theatre is inspired by the Evelyn Waugh and Randolph Churchill’s Second World … Continue reading →

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Faringdon Auction Includes Waugh Portrait

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Jeffrey Manley

Christie’s has announced a sale later this month that will include several items from the interior of Faringdon House, the former residence of Waugh’s friend Lord Berners. Among the items are a number of paintings and drawings by Lord Berners … Continue reading →

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