Scoop
byEvelyn Waugh
Lord Copper, newspaper magnate and proprietor of The Daily Beast, has always prided himself on his intuitive flair for spotting ace reporters. That is not to say he has not made the odd blunder, however, and may in a moment of weakness make another. Acting on a dinner party tip from Mrs Algernon Stitch, he feels convinced that he has hit on just the chap to cover a promising little war in the African Republic of Ishmaelia. But for, pale, ineffectual William Boot, editor of the Daily Beast's 'nature notes' column, being mistaken for a competent journalist may prove to be a fatal error...
Language
en
Published on
27/10/2022
Pages
320
Format
Hardback
ISBN
9780241585306
Who is this book for? Readers interested in satire, journalism, and humorous fiction.
Topics Colonialism and imperialismAmbition and deceptionWar reportingMedia satireJournalistic ethicsNewspaper industryBritish societySatirical humorPolitical intrigueSocial commentaryIdentitySurvivalFriendshipBetrayal
MoodHumorous, Light-hearted
HumorFull Comedy
RomanceMinor Subplot
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