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"* 'Waugh's comic universe has an aspect of vigorous bleak chaos which both outrages and delights' - Malcolm Bradbury" --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Sent down from Oxford in outrageous circumstances Paul finds himself a position as school teacher at Llanabba Castle alongside a hilarious cast of oddballs, rascals and criminals - posturing as educators! Then Sports Day arrives, and with it the delectable Margot Beste-Chetwynde. A parent of staggering glamour and truly suspect motives and morals, Margot's arrival sets the scene for comedy and entertainment of the highest order. As the farce unfolds and the bright young things run riot, no one is safe, least of all Paul Pennyfeather.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Satire, Characters, Enjoy!, May 14 2009

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James Gallen (St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Decline and Fall (Modern Classics) (Paperback)

"Decline and Fall" is British satire at its best. Set in the life of the British Upper Classes, this book makes light of its self importance. It is humorous both in its plot and its wording. Paul Pennyfeather, a Public school man (private school in U.S. terms) lives an improbable life and meets with a host of characters. As readers of my reviews know, the novel is not my main reading genre, but as I discover more novels like this my interest I might grow.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best book I ever read, April 10 2006

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sari girl (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Modern Classics Decline And Fall Centennial Edition (Paperback)

This was by far the best book I have ever read. It is side-splittingly hilarious while also grabbing hold of, twisting and photographing English society of the time.

Not a huge commitment, as it is short, this book will nonetheless change your life. I want more books to be this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I get to read this classic again!, Jan 29 2005

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David C Polk (Ottawa Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Decline and Fall (Modern Classics) (Paperback)

Our book club has decided to do Decline and Fall. It's been over 30 years since I last read this masterpiece. Oh what a treat to read it again!

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