GAY LIFE: Satirical Novel about the life on the French Riviera during Jazz Age

By E. M. Delafield

In E. M. Delafield's 'GAY LIFE', the reader is immersed in a satirical exploration of the lives and relationships of the affluent upper-class society of early 20th century England. Through a series of interconnected vignettes, Delafield offers a cutting commentary on the frivolous pursuits and social constructs that define the characters' existence. Delafield's writing style is witty and incisive, with a keen eye for observation and a sharp sense of humor that underscores the underlying criticism of societal norms. The book's literary context lies within the realm of British social satire, a genre that flourished during the interwar period and often sought to expose the hypocrisies of the upper classes. 'GAY LIFE' stands out for its bold and unapologetic portrayal of the everyday lives of the wealthy elite, shedding light on the absurdities and pretensions that govern their interactions.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Musaicum Books
• Release date: Aug 7, 2017
• ISBN: 9788027202386

E. M. Delafield

E. M. Delafield (1890-1943) was born in Sussex. Her mother was also a well-known novelist, writing as Mrs Henry de la Pasture, and Delafield chose her pen-name based on a suggestion by her sister Yoé. A debutante in 1909, Delafield was accepted as a postulant by a French religious order in 1911 but decided against joining, a topic she explores in her novel Consequences (1919). Delafield worked as a nurse in a Voluntary Aid Detachment following the outbreak of the First World War, and her first novel Zella Sees Herself was written during this time and published in 1917. Diary of a Provincial Lady, her most successful novel, inspired several sequels and is a tongue-in-cheek portrayal of Delafield herself, written after a request by the editor of Time and Tide for some 'light middles' in serial form.