Description
This novel chronicles the complex and poignant relationship between Charles Ryder and the aristocratic Flyte family, particularly the enigmatic Sebastian. Set against the backdrop of England between the 1920s and 1940s, the story unfolds as Charles is drawn into their opulent world, experiencing both profound joy and deep sorrow. Through Charles's eyes, Evelyn Waugh masterfully explores themes of faith, memory, love, and the decline of a privileged class. The narrative is a rich tapestry of nostalgia and social commentary, examining the enduring power of the past and the search for meaning in a changing world.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books Ltd
Published Mar 30, 2000
336 pages
ISBN: 9780141182483
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2020
464 pages
ISBN: 9780241472736
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2016
336 pages
ISBN: 9780241284629
paperback
BBC Audiobooks
Published Mar 3, 2003
ISBN: 9780563536437
hardcover
Little, Brown and Company, 1946
Published Jan 1, 1946
ISBN: 9780965425162
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Details
First Published
1945
Language
eng
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Content and trigger warnings for Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh.