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Novelist Evelyn Waugh
Brief biography of novelist Evelyn Waugh, a leading satirist of his time, and famous for his popular Catholic book Brideshead Revisited.
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Agatha Christie, P.G. Wodehouse, Evelyn Waugh…
Fascism, Flappers, Frivolity, and Fascinating Rhythm...the tone of the conflicted inter-war period was written about by many novelists of the period.
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Evelyn Waugh Wrote 1999's Best Book
Evelyn Waugh, one of the most admired writers in British history, wrote some of the funniest short stories of the century. They've been collected for the first time.
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Looking at the Best from 1999
It's a trip into the past when picking the best books of 1999. Bob Powers selects a new collection by British author Evelyn Waugh as the winner of his personal poll.
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A Review of Brideshead Revisited (2008)
The new movie version of Brideshead Revisited is better than the TV series in some ways, but not as good in others.
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A-G Oxford and Cambridge Writers and Literature
Two universities, each subdivided into many colleges inspire works of fantasy...fatal, freakish, and fairytale stories from Oxbridge.
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Italy and Imagination - journeys through the literary landscape
Italy and Imagination -- journeys through the literary landscape
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More Hangover Cures, Booze or Not
You might try both a very small tot of something alcoholic, followed or accompanied by movement, and other substances ranging from vitamins to a sports drink.
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A Literary Guide to Oxford
The best way to explore Oxford isn't with a guidebook--it's through the many works of literature that use the city as a backdrop, a character, or both.
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Brideshead Revisited (2008) DVD Review
Disillusioned army captain Charles Ryder recalls his earlier involvement with a dysfunctional aristocratic family whilst stationed at Brideshead during World War II.
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The Film Career of Stephen Fry
Stephen Fry is most famous as a television comic and presenter, finding success with such shows as Blackadder, Jeeves and Wooster and A Bit of Fry and Laurie. But he has
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Book Review -- A Flummery of Food
Spanning continents and centuries, this book is a great culinary read for both hardy travelers and those who prefer to explore the world from the comfort of their couch.
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The Secret History by Donna Tartt
Donna Tartt's first novel blends erudition with suspense to produce a satisfying and likeable novel in "The Secret History"
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Album Review: Nick Drake Five Leaves Left
First of the three flawless albums that Nick Drake released in his brief career. A seminal album of British folk music of the sixties
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Demystifying Fortified Wine
Fortified wines are an unknown to you, but you are too embarrassed to ask your wine snob friend about them. Here is your chance to pick up a few useful facts.
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Fashion Designer Charles James
Charles James has been called America's first couturier. He is famous for his beautiful, sculpted ball gowns and tailored daywear.
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Film Locations in North Wales
Some of the best and most memorable TV and movie locations have been shot in the spectacular countryside and coastline of North Wales, making a star of the country too.
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Hilaire Belloc Biography
Brief biography of Hilaire Belloc, a versatile English writer and parliamentarian best known for children's verses like Cautionary Tales and Bad Child's Book of Beasts.
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History of White's
White's, the UK's oldest and most prestigious gentlemen's club, is one of the places where centuries-old British tradition still thrives.
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Movie and TV Locations in Wales
The North Wales countryside and coastline are spectacular attractions for film and TV companies looking for spectacular and atmospheric outdoor locations.
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New Rough Guide to Los Angeles
The latest Rough Guide to Los Angeles and Southern California also covers San Diego, Santa Barbara and Palm Springs, rating hotels, restaurants, and what to do and see.
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South African Chenin Blanc comes into its Own
Chenin Blanc, the Cinderella varietal in South Africa was first planted for volume and used in the distillation of brandy. No one took it seriously until ....
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T.S. Eliot Brief Biography
Brief biography and works of American-born British poet, critic, essayist and dramatist T.S. Eliot, 1948 Nobel laureate for literature.
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Choosing Where to Moor a Narrowboat
There are a number of do's and dont's that apply to mooring on the British canal system, and here are some of the most important ones.
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Masterpiece Theater
Memories of the Classic British Drama shown on PBS
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War Correspondents
A journalist's been killed in East Timor, where the UN appears to be struggling to keep the place under control. How useful are war correspondents to the rest of the world community? And why do they do what they do?
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Bright Young Things
A review of the film "Bright Young Things", by Stephen Fry.
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