First Edition Brideshead Revisited - Evelyn Waugh

Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh is a novel that explores themes of faith, love, and social change through the life of Charles Ryder, the story’s narrator. The novel is set in England between World War I and World War II. Charles becomes entangled with the wealthy Flyte family after forming a close friendship with Sebastian Flyte while at university. As Charles becomes more involved in the family’s life, he witnesses the decline of Sebastian due to alcoholism and struggles with his own spiritual and emotional conflicts. The Flyte family’s staunch Catholic faith and the decaying grandeur of their estate, Brideshead Castle, provide a backdrop for themes of religion, redemption, and the waning British aristocracy. The novel explores Charles’s complex relationships with Sebastian, his sister Julia, and their devout mother, Lady Marchmain, as well as his own spiritual journey and understanding of grace. The book reflects on the inevitable passing of an era and the personal transformations that accompany it. 7 ¾” High x 5 ¼” Wide x 1” Depth. 351 pages. Some internal spine repair may be needed. No sitting on the pages - Ex Libris label personalized.