Scoop: a novel

Kingsley Amis and Evelyn Waugh, both children of the same literary school, share a comedic tone and accessible writing style. They also explore similar themes of religion and a disdain for certain aspects of British society. -- Bethany Latham

Englishmen of about the same age, Christopher Isherwood's and Evelyn Waugh's writing strongly reflects the first half of the 20th century. Their quirky but believable characters vividly portray middle-class British mores. Waugh's themes more strongly emphasize an empire that is beginning to decline, but both offer witty social critiques. -- Katherine Johnson

Both are acclaimed British Catholic authors best known for atmospheric, elegantly written, and character-driven novels. Their finely crafted and meticulously observed stories range in tone from wry dark humor to haunting tragedy, but their work consistently features refined prose, insightful social commentary, and unsentimental depictions of humanity's flaws. -- Derek Keyser

W. Somerset Maugham and Evelyn Waugh have both penned travelogues and novels revolving around complex human relationships. Their works highlight themes of isolation, the effects of society's strictures on the individual, and the despair of those "different" from the accepted norm. -- Bethany Latham

These authors' works have the appeal factors darkly humorous, and they have the genres "classics" and "satire and parodies"; the subjects "rich people," "young men," and "upper class"; and characters that are "complex characters."

These authors' works have the genres "classics" and "literary fiction"; the subjects "upper class" and "social classes"; and characters that are "complex characters."

These authors' works have the appeal factors darkly humorous and witty, and they have the genres "classics" and "literary fiction"; the subjects "rich people," "upper class," and "social classes"; and characters that are "complex characters."

These authors' works have the appeal factors stylistically complex and well-crafted dialogue, and they have the genres "classics" and "literary fiction"; the subjects "rich people," "upper class," and "young women"; and characters that are "complex characters."

These authors' works have the genres "classics" and "literary fiction"; and the subjects "upper class," "social classes," and "english history."

These authors' works have the appeal factors stylistically complex and evocative, and they have the genre "historical fiction"; the subjects "social life and customs," "rich people," and "upper class"; and characters that are "complex characters."

These authors' works have the appeal factors evocative, and they have the genres "literary fiction" and "psychological fiction"; and the subjects "social life and customs" and "upper class."

These authors' works have the genres "classics" and "literary fiction"; the subjects "young men" and "male friendship"; and characters that are "complex characters."