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Mentioned in 12 episodes

Brideshead revisited

Book • 2012

Published in 1945, 'Brideshead Revisited' is a satirical novel by Evelyn Waugh that chronicles the lives of the aristocratic Flyte family from the 1920s through to the Second World War. The story is narrated by Captain Charles Ryder, who forms a deep friendship with Sebastian Flyte at Oxford University.

The novel delves into the complexities of relationships, the pervasive influence of the Catholic Church on the Flyte family, and the gradual decay of the aristocratic way of life.

It explores themes of faith, love, and the search for meaning in a world undergoing significant change.

Waugh's work is noted for its elegant prose, witty dialogue, and a profound exploration of the human condition.

Mentioned by

Martin Fitzgerald

Christopher Scalia

Matthew Petrusik

Mentioned in 12 episodes

Mentioned by

Tyler Cowen

in relation to the phrase "naturally fastidious" and its application to British people.

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Mentioned by

Thomas Banks

as an example of a character who lacks a humanistic education.

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Recommended as one of the novels mentioned in the introduction by

Christopher Scalia

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Mentioned as the author whose famous novel was inspired by the social set of intellectual Oxford students close to Nancy.

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Mentioned by

Peter Hitchens

as one of the greatest writers of English prose.

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Mentioned by

Matthew Petrusik

as his favorite Catholic novel of the 20th century when discussing beauty.

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Referenced by

Adam Buxton

when comparing 'The Kellaby Code' to classic literature.

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Recommended as a memorable depiction of how God's grace works.

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Mentioned by Simon Kuper, referencing Toby Young's expectations of Oxford, influenced by the TV adaptation.

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Mentioned by Todd Worner as his favorite Catholic novel of the 20th century, discussing beauty and objectivity.

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Mentioned by

Tod Worner

in relation to his discussion of the importance of considering the enduring value of art across time, referencing a conversation in Waugh's novel.

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Mentioned by

Ivo Graham

when discussing noble intentions and disastrous execution.

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Mentioned by

Amy Welborn

as his magnum opus.

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Mentioned by

Jim Holt

in relation to Christopher Hitchens' writing style.

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Mentioned by

Martin Fitzgerald

as an example of someone who, despite being unpleasant, was a better person for being Catholic.

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Mentioned by

Urban Hannon

as a favorite work of fiction that he often returns to.

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Mentioned by

A.J. Hanenberg

as a book he recently purchased.

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Mentioned by

Leslie Bustard

as a book she rereads every decade.

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Mentioned by

Edward Sri

as a book about Lord Marchmain's deathbed conversion to Catholicism.

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Mentioned by Hillary Myers as one of the classics she has recently re-read.

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