Author Archives: Jeffrey Manley

Two Events to Mark 50th Anniversary of Waugh’s Death

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Jeffrey Manley

Two events have been announced related to the 50th Anniversary of Evelyn Waugh’s death next Easter. The Brotherton Gallery at the University of Leeds will host an exhibit of the manuscript of Vile Bodies and other items relating to Waugh from … Continue reading →

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Robert Craft Dies at 92

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Jeffrey Manley

The New York Times has announced the death of Robert Craft at the age of 92. Craft was,  “adviser and steward” to composer Igor Stravinsky and arranged a meeting between Stravinsky and Waugh in 1949. The wives of both men as … Continue reading →

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Waugh and the Jesuits

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Jeffrey Manley

The Jesuit magazine America runs an article in its latest issue about a recent conference on the Roman Catholic Literary Imagination. One of the participants, Mark Bosco, S.J., used the occasion to look back over the 20th century to identify writers … Continue reading →

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Waugh Story Included in Penguin Collection

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Jeffrey Manley

Waugh’s short story “Cruise” has been selected for inclusion in volume 2 of the Penguin Book of the British Short Story: From P.G. Wodehouse to Zadie Smith. The story first appeared in Harper’s Bazaar (London, February 1933) and was first collected … Continue reading →

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Waugh Story on BBC Radio

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Jeffrey Manley

BBC Radio 4 Extra will broadcast an adaptation of Waugh’s short story “Mr. Loveday’s Little Outing.” This will be a 45-minute performance transmitted tomorrow (Wednesday, 11 November) at 11:15 and 21:15 British time. It will be available on the internet shortly after the … Continue reading →

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Waugh Listed on New Rare Book Index

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Jeffrey Manley

The Financial Times has published a report of an index which tracks the prices of rare first editions. Among the 35 titles included is Waugh’s Decline and Fall which is listed at £9,364. Waugh’s friends Graham Greene, Ian Fleming and George Orwell are among … Continue reading →

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Stage Adaptation of Brideshead to Premiere Next Spring

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Jeffrey Manley

The York Theatre Royal has announced the premiere of an adaptation of Brideshead Revisited next April following a 4.1 million pound redevelopment of its facilities. The script is by Wakefield playwright Bryony Lavery and the production will be directed by … Continue reading →

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Waugh Family Portrait Posted

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Jeffrey Manley

A photographic portrait of the Waugh family has been posted on the internet. This is a color photograph by Mark Gerson taken in front of the house at Combe Florey. The posting is on a site apparently sponsored by the National … Continue reading →

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Waughs on Champagne

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Jeffrey Manley

An online magazine (Alderman Lushington) devoted to drinks and drinking has published an article entitled “Drinking like James Bond: Casino Royale. Champagne and swagger.” In it, they quote Auberon Waugh who in turn quotes his father on the proper time … Continue reading →

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Visit to Combe Florey

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Jeffrey Manley

A West Country blogger (Hasenschneck, which, I think, means rabbit-snail in German) has posted several photos with narrative of a recent visit to Waugh’s house and grave at the village of Combe Florey. The entry is entitled “By Special Request” and … Continue reading →

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