#2346

Mentioned in 16 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

Matthew Petrusik

Christopher Scalia

Garry Wotherspoon

Mentioned in 16 episodes

Mentioned by

Tyler Cowen

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

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Mentioned by Justin Garrison when talking about exerting influence.

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Mentioned by

Thomas Banks

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

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Mentioned by

Matthew Petrusik

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

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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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Referenced by

Adam Buxton

when comparing 'The Kellaby Code' to classic literature.

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Dominic Green

mentioned it as a novel about the aesthetic pleasures from the decay of the ruling class.

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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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Erwähnt von

Roger Köppel

als verfilmtes Buch von Evelyn Waugh, unter anderem mit Jeremy Irons.

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

What Is Beauty? w/ Bishop Barron

Mentioned by

Ivo Graham

when discussing noble intentions and disastrous execution.

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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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Recommended by

George Civeris

as kind of the OG Secret History.

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Mentioned by

Garry Wotherspoon

as loosely based on the story about Lord Beecham.

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Mentioned by

Leslie Bustard

as a book she rereads every decade.

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Mentioned by

A.J. Hanenberg

as a book he recently purchased.

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Mentioned by

Urban Hannon

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

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