The Ordeal of Gilbert Pinfold
Book • 1955
Evelyn Waugh's 'The Ordeal of Gilbert Pinfold' tells the semi-autobiographical story of a novelist who experiences a mental breakdown.
Gilbert Pinfold, a renowned writer, suffers from hallucinations and paranoia induced by a combination of drugs and alcohol.
He embarks on a sea voyage to escape his troubles, but his mental state deteriorates further as he imagines himself embroiled in a series of bizarre and surreal scenarios.
The novel satirizes the literary world and explores themes of identity, sanity, and the creative process.
Waugh's sharp wit and dark humor create a compelling and unsettling portrait of a man on the brink of madness.
Gilbert Pinfold, a renowned writer, suffers from hallucinations and paranoia induced by a combination of drugs and alcohol.
He embarks on a sea voyage to escape his troubles, but his mental state deteriorates further as he imagines himself embroiled in a series of bizarre and surreal scenarios.
The novel satirizes the literary world and explores themes of identity, sanity, and the creative process.
Waugh's sharp wit and dark humor create a compelling and unsettling portrait of a man on the brink of madness.
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