The Odd Couple: Evelyn Waugh and Graham Greene
Evelyn Waugh and Graham Greene, despite differences, had a close friendship for over four decades. Both writers shared Catholicism, collaborated, and supported each other professionally, enduring challenges and disagreements.
Read original articleEvelyn Waugh and Graham Greene, despite their stark differences in personality and beliefs, maintained a close friendship for over four decades. Both successful writers came from similar backgrounds and faced challenges in their personal lives, including unhappy marriages. They shared a bond over their Catholic conversion and literary pursuits, often collaborating on projects and supporting each other's work. Despite their contrasting temperaments and lifestyles, they respected each other's talents and maintained a professional relationship by reviewing each other's writings. Their friendship endured through various challenges, including disagreements and personal struggles, showcasing a unique and enduring bond between two literary giants of their time.
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For Evelyn Waugh it is his letters. For Greene (with the exception of The Third Man) it is In Search of a Character: Two African Journals.
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