Brideshead Revisited is by Evelyn Waugh. A classic work of historical fiction. This classic must read tells the story of the waning days of the British aristocracy as seen through the eyes of Charles Ryder and his involvement with the rich Catholic Flyte family. The book examines the devastation WWI caused in Europe and looks at the disenchantment it brought. The novel is told in flashbacks from the dark days of WWII; Charles remembers the Flyte's and the impact they had on his life.
Ratings: 12th grade - 10 out of 10 - AC (mature thematic content).
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