| Sumario: | The article, "Portrait of the Artist off His Onion," provides a review of Evelyn Waugh's novel, "The Ordeal of Gilbert Pinfold: A Conversation Piece." It discusses the different periods in Waugh's career and praises his ability to capture the essence of each era in his art. The article also highlights the comprehensive and scholarly nature of the Oxford University Press edition of the novel, which includes contextual notes and textual variants. It mentions an alternate ending to the novel and emphasizes Waugh's use of parody and allusion in his writing. The text explores how Waugh's personal experiences with mental illness influenced his work, citing specific incidents such as his delusion about a missing piece of a washstand and his disappointment while rewatching a Charlie Chaplin film. It also mentions Waugh's interactions with interviewers and his wife during his struggles with mental health. The article suggests that Waugh incorporated his own experiences into "The Ordeal of Gilbert Pinfold" and defends his use of confessional elements in his writing.
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