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Author Archives: Jeffrey Manley
The Independent Newspaper Surveys Classic Newsroom Books
Lucy Scholes writing in yesterday’s Independent makes a brief survey of what she calls the “classic newsroom book” from George Gissing’s New Grub Street (1891) to Annalena McAfee’s The Spoiler (2011). Waugh’s Scoop scores well in her estimation of the … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Newspapers, Scoop
Tagged Independent, Lucy Scholes, newsroom books
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New Generation of “Wenlock Jakes” Superstars
Today’s Spectator has a story about the Frontline Club in London. It was founded in 2003 with the idealistic goal of providing a friendly and neutral refuge for freelance international correspondents while they spent time in London recovering from the stress … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Scoop
Tagged Frontline Club, James Kirchick, Spectator
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The Queen Visits Waugh-Themed Restaurant
The Daily Telegraph reports a return visit of HM Queen Elizabeth II to Bellamy’s, the Waugh-themed restaurant in Mayfair, to celebrate a friend’s birthday: The name is both a homage to the gentlemen’s club in Evelyn Waugh’s Sword of Honour … Continue reading
Posted in London, Newspapers, Sword of Honour
Tagged Bellamy's, Queen Elizabeth II, White's
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Waugh Assessment of O’Neill Play Cited
A Chicago artsblog (Chicago Reader) has cited Evelyn Waugh’s one-line assessment of Eugene O’Neill’s play Long Day’s Journey into Night. This is in a review of a new production of the play at Chicago’s Court Theater. Waugh saw the U.K. premiere … Continue reading
Posted in Brideshead Revisited, Letters, London, Waugh Family
Tagged Bristol Old Vic, Eugene O'Neill, Jeremy Irons, Long Day's Journey into Night, Margaret Waugh
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Meditation from Brideshead
George Weigel, author of the recent National Review article linking Rex Mottram and Donald Trump, has posted some thoughts inspired by a Lenten project involving his rewatching of the 1981 Granada TV series of Brideshead Revisited: During Lent, I’ve been rewatching … Continue reading
Posted in Brideshead Revisited, Television
Tagged First Things, George Weigel
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Waugh Family Urge Reinterment in Combe Florey Churchyard
The Spectator carries an article by Evelyn Waugh’s youngest son, Septimus, urging that the graves of his father, mother and sister be moved a few feet into the churchyard at Combe Florey: Fifty years have passed since the death of … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Combe Florey, Requests, Waugh Family
Tagged Combe Florey churchyard, Septimus Waugh, Spectator
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Waugh Appears in Two New Novels
Two new novels reviewed in recent press reports contain appearances by Evelyn Waugh. A Man Lies Dreaming by Lavie Tidhar is reviewed in today’s New York Times. It is variously described as a “wild spoof” and a “scabrous pulp-noir.” It has several … Continue reading
Posted in Books about Evelyn Waugh, Newspapers
Tagged Anthony Quinn, Ilkley Gazette, Lavie Tidhar, New York Times
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More Details about Leeds Waugh Event
The University of Leeds has released more information, including booking arrangements, for next Wednesday’s event marking the 50th anniversary of Waugh’s death: To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Waugh’s death, Alexander Waugh, Martin Stannard and Dr Barbara Cooke, University of Leicester, … Continue reading
Posted in Academia, Alexander Waugh, Anniversaries, Events, Manuscripts, Vile Bodies
Tagged Brotherton Library, Juvenilia, University of Leeds
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Canadian Radio Addresses Waugh and “Presentism”
This weekend’s broadcast of The Sunday Edition with Michael Enright on the CBC addresses the issue of “presentism,” which is the practice of applying the moral and ethical principles of today to the beliefs and statements of those living in the … Continue reading
Posted in Radio Programs
Tagged "Presentism", CBC, Michael Enright
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