Evelyn Waugh – Brideshead Revisited – First UK Edition Rebound

A first edition, first printing of ‘Brideshead Revisited’ by Evelyn Waugh, published by Chapman and Hall in 1945. Without inscriptions, sumptuously rebound in full calf blood red leather, with marbled endpapers, gilt titles and raised bands. This is a superb binding and presents beautifully – a little spotting to the page edges. Internally exceptionally clean.

A novel that explores themes of faith, love, and the decline of the British aristocracy. Set between World War I and World War II, the story is narrated by Charles Ryder, a disillusioned army officer who reflects on his past and his deep involvement with the Flyte family, particularly his relationships with Sebastian Flyte and his sister, Julia.

The novel delves into the complexities of Catholicism, as the Flyte family is devoutly religious, and how their beliefs affect their lives and relationships. Waugh presents a richly detailed portrait of the English upper class, its traditions, and its struggles in a changing world. Through its exploration of nostalgia, loss, and redemption, Brideshead Revisited is considered a masterpiece of English literature, capturing the essence of a fading era.

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