1903 - 1966
Evelyn Waugh was an English novelist, biographer, and essayist born on October 28, 1903, and died on April 10, 1966. He is best known for his satirical novels, particularly "Brideshead Revisited" and "A Handful of Dust," which explore themes of social class and moral decline in British society. Waugh's sharp wit and distinctive writing style solidified his reputation as one of the foremost literary figures of the 20th century.