Brideshead Revisited : The Sacred and Profane Memories of Captain Charles Ryder

Immerse yourself in this exquisite clothbound edition of Evelyn Waugh's masterpiece, a poignant exploration of obligation and longing set against the waning grandeur of the English aristocracy in the shadow of World War II.

Brideshead Revisited, Waugh's most introspective and nostalgic work, transports readers to a bygone era of opulence and privilege. With meticulous attention to detail and razor-sharp wit, Waugh chronicles Charles Ryder's entanglement with the enigmatic Marchmain family, whose world teeters on the brink of extinction.

From the hallowed halls of Oxford, where Charles is first bewitched by the charismatic Sebastian Flyte, to the sprawling estate of Brideshead itself, Waugh paints a vivid portrait of a society in decline. As Charles becomes increasingly ensnared in the Marchmains' complex web of relationships, particularly with Sebastian's elusive sister Julia, he grapples with questions of faith, class, and his own place in a rapidly changing world.

The Times hails this literary tour de force as 'lush and evocative', noting its ability to capture 'at once the profundity of change and the indomitable endurance of the human spirit'. A must-read for connoisseurs of classic literature and newcomers alike, Brideshead Revisited offers a captivating journey through memory, desire, and the inexorable march of time.

Product Information:

Book ISBN:	9780241284629
Book Author:	Evelyn Waugh
Book Format:	Hardback
Book Imprint:	Penguin Classics
Book Publisher:	Penguin Books Ltd
Book Dimensions:	140 x 206 x 28 cm
Book Publication Date:	2016-10-20
Book Pagination:	336 pages
Book Weight:	452g