Description
When the proprietor of the "Daily Beast" newspaper seeks a new war correspondent, his intuition leads him to an unlikely candidate for a dangerous assignment in the African Republic of Ishmaelia. What follows is a chaotic and hilarious journey into the heart of a conflict, where journalistic ambition clashes with absurd reality. Evelyn Waugh masterfully satirizes the sensationalism and cutthroat competition of the press, exposing the often-ridiculous pursuit of "scoops." This exuberant comedy is a timeless exploration of media, misinformation, and the desperate scramble for headlines.
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paperback
Back Bay Books
Published Jan 1, 1999
321 pages
ISBN: 9780316926102
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First Published
1938
Language
eng
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