"Winner Takes All" by E. Waugh
The short story "Winner Takes All" about one British family, where the younger son denied rights in favor of older. This book reveals Waugh’s double attitude towards aristocracy: his belief in spiritual elitism and his mockery at some traditional canons.
| Рубрика | Литература |
| Вид | доклад |
| Язык | английский |
| Дата добавления | 18.12.2015 |
| Размер файла | 14,2 K |
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