Oxford University Press Complete Works of Evelyn Waugh - The Loved One Vol 10

Discover Evelyn Waugh's celebrated novel The Loved One in the definitive scholarly edition that belongs to the Complete Works of Evelyn Waugh series. This volume gathers every published and previously unpublished piece of the novel, giving readers a single, reliable source for study or enjoyment. Comprehensive introductions place the story in its post-war Anglo-American context, while detailed annotations explain Waugh's biting satire and cultural references. The edition also provides a full account of the manuscript development and all known textual variants, so scholars can trace the evolution of the text with confidence. Edited by Alexander Waugh, the author's grandson and respected literary editor, the volume reflects the highest standards of academic publishing from OUP Oxford. Whether you are a student of 20th-century literature, a collector of classic fiction, or simply looking for a richly annotated reading experience, this volume offers depth, clarity, and the authority of a critical edition that has never been available before.