“He lay back for a little in his bed thinking about the smells of food . . . of the intoxicating breath of bakeries and dullness of buns. . . . He planned dinners, of enchanting aromatic foods . . . endless dinners, in which one could alternate flavour with flavour from sunset to dawn without satiety, while one breathed great draughts of the bouquet of old brandy.”
Quote by Evelyn Waugh
Work
VILE BODIES & BLACK MISCHIEF
This book compiles a series of short stories that delve into the absurdities and misadventures of various characters, often with a sense of dark humor and social commentary. more
Author
Evelyn Waugh
British writer known for his satirical and humorous style, with notable works including 'Vile Bodies' and 'Brideshead Revisited'. Waugh is renowned for his profound insights into 20th-century British society and culture. more
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