"In April 1924, I believed and boasted that I invented the London cocktail party, reflecting a time of personal and cultural vitality."
"At 26, I felt like a fate-favored mortal, coming off a first literary success and cautiously optimistic about my future as a writer."
In April 1924, the author claimed to have invented the London cocktail party while enjoying personal and literary successes. At 26, he felt fortunate after publishing a controversial best-seller and subsequent works. He worked as a literary adviser and maintained a comfortable lifestyle, characterized by fashionable clothes and a modest flat. Reflections on a post-war Britain portrayed a society enjoying material comfort amidst minor unrest. A lighthearted, sophisticated atmosphere prevailed, allowing people to navigate their lives without taking matters too seriously.
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