Arthur Evelyn St John Waugh was born on October 4, 1903, in London, England. He was the youngest of three sons to Arthur and Catherine Waugh. His father was a well-known journalist and his mother came from a family of artists. Waugh was educated at Lancing College and later at Hertford College, Oxford, where he studied history. After graduating, he worked as a teacher before turning to writing full-time. He married Evelyn Gardner in 1928 but the marriage ended in divorce in 1930. He then married Laura Herbert in 1937 and they had six children together. Waugh's early work was influenced by his Catholic faith and his experiences during World War I, where he served as a gunner in the Royal Marines. His writing often explored themes of morality, class, and social change. Throughout his career, Waugh wrote novels, essays, and travelogues that are known for their wit, satire, and insight into British society. He was also a prominent figure in the literary world, serving as editor of the influential magazine Blackwood's Magazine from 1937 to 1944. Waugh died on April 10, 1966, at the age of 62, due to complications from a heart attack.
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