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Black Mischief

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Evelyn Waugh’s third novel, Black Mischief is a witty satirical novel set in the fictional empire of Azania

‘We are Progress and the New Age. Nothing can stand in our way.’

When Oxford-educated Emperor Seth succeeds to the throne of the African state of Azania, he has a tough job on his hands. His subjects are ill-informed and unruly, and corruption, double-dealing and bloodshed are rife. However, with the aid if Minister of Modernization Basil Seal, Seth plans to introduce his people to the civilized ways of the west - but will it be as simple as that?

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Date
13 June 2001
Pages
304
ISBN
9780141183985

Evelyn Waugh’s third novel, Black Mischief is a witty satirical novel set in the fictional empire of Azania

‘We are Progress and the New Age. Nothing can stand in our way.’

When Oxford-educated Emperor Seth succeeds to the throne of the African state of Azania, he has a tough job on his hands. His subjects are ill-informed and unruly, and corruption, double-dealing and bloodshed are rife. However, with the aid if Minister of Modernization Basil Seal, Seth plans to introduce his people to the civilized ways of the west - but will it be as simple as that?

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Date
13 June 2001
Pages
304
ISBN
9780141183985