Category Archives: Anniversaries

Vogue Reprints 1928 Waugh Article

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Jeffrey Manley

As part of the 100th anniversary celebration of its British edition, Vogue has posted on the internet an October 1928 article by Evelyn Waugh (“Turning Over New Leaves”). This article includes reviews of several books issued in the publishers’ Fall … Continue reading →

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75th Anniversary of Battle of Crete Marked in German Paper

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Jeffrey Manley

In yesterday’s Süddeutsche Zeitung there is a feature story by Kurt Kister about the Battle of Crete. This was fought 75 years ago this week. Since it was one of the German Army’s last clear victories (although a costly one … Continue reading →

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Waugh and Shakespeare

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Jeffrey Manley

Alexander Waugh, Evelyn’s grandson, in the April issue of the Literary Review, has written an article entitled “Where There’s a Will There’s a Waugh.” He there notes that the anniversaries of the deaths of both his grandfather and William Shakespeare are being … Continue reading →

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Swiss Magazine Notes Waugh Anniversary

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Jeffrey Manley

The Swiss German magazine Die Weltwoche has published a longish article marking the 50th anniversary of Waugh’s death. In the heading of the online version, it is attributed to Rolf Huerzeler, but there is also a reference in an indent to … Continue reading →

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Another Memorial Essay: Who’s A Naughty Boy, Then?

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Jeffrey Manley

The neoconservative internet newspaper The Washington Free Beacon has posted an essay by journalist Matthew Walther on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Waugh’s death. This is entitled “Naughty Boy,” somewhat reminiscent of Ludovic’s conversations with his new puppy … Continue reading →

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Waugh at the London Library

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Jeffrey Manley

The Irish Times yesterday ran an article on the occasion of the 175th anniversary of the London Library. This is being celebrated this week with a festival in St James’s Square opposite the library entrance. The article, by Denis Staunton, … Continue reading →

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Waugh’s Writing Cited for Guyana Anniversary

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Jeffrey Manley

The current issue of Caribbean Beat (the inflight journal of Caribbean Airlines) carries a story about the five areas of touristic interest in Guyana. This is part of a promotional effort in connection with this year’s 50th anniversary of Guyana’s … Continue reading →

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The Tablet Reprints Excerpt from Waugh Requiem

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Jeffrey Manley

The current issue of The Tablet reprints an excerpt from the address delivered by Fr. Philip Caraman at the Requiem Mass for Evelyn Waugh at Westminster Cathedral on 21 April 1966: Christ commanded us to trade with our talents. This Evelyn Waugh … Continue reading →

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Spanish Article on Waugh 50th Anniversary

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Jeffrey Manley

The Spanish-language online newspaper Aceprensa yesterday published an article marking the 50th anniversary of Evelyn Waugh’s death. The article, by Miguel Castellvi, makes several points: –Despite charges of snobbery and elitism, Waugh’s reputation as one of the 20th century’s greatest writers of English prose … Continue reading →

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The Tablet Reprints Waugh Obituary

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Jeffrey Manley

The Tablet in this week’s edition reprints from its archives the obituary of Evelyn Waugh which appeared 50 years ago on 16 April 1966: When Evelyn Waugh died suddenly on Sunday morning, after attending Mass celebrated by his friend Fr … Continue reading →

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