The Loom of Youth - Softcover

Waugh, Alec

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1544709951 ISBN 13: 9781544709956

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017

Synopsis

"You know I think Meredith goes a bit too far at times," came a voice from the middle of the room. Bradford rose at once. "What the hell do you mean? Meredith go too far? Why, he is a splendid wicket-keeper, and far and away the finest half-back in the school. You must allow a good deal to a blood like him." "Oh, I know he is a magnificent athlete and all that, but don't you think he does rather a lot of harm in the House?" "Harm? Who to?" "Well, I mean there's Davenham now and——" "Davenham!" came the scornful retort. "What does it matter what happens to Davenham? He's absolutely useless to the House, rotten at games and spends his whole time reading about fossils. Who cares a curse about Davenham!" "Oh, I suppose you are right, but——" "My dear ass, of course I am right. Meredith is a simply glorious fellow.

About this title

About the Author:

Alec Waugh, 1898-1981, was a British novelist born in London and educated at Sherborne Public School, Dorset. Waugh's first novel, The Loom of Youth (1917), is a semi-autobiographical account of public school life that caused some controversy at the time and led to his expulsion. Waugh was the only boy ever to be expelled from The Old Shirburnian Society.

Despite setting this record, Waugh went on to become the successful author of over 50 works, and lived in many exotic places throughout his life which later became the settings for some of his texts. He was also a noted wine connoisseur and campaigned to make the 'cocktail party' a regular feature of 1920s social life.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1544709951
• ISBN 13: 9781544709956
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 274