Evelyn Waugh's Brideshead Revisited: A Reader's Companion - Paperback

by Ronald R. Gray (Author)

This is a comprehensive and detailed encyclopedia for readers of Evelyn Waugh's Brideshead Revisited, one of the most popular and critically acclaimed novels of the twentieth century. It contains 175 entries on all aspects of the novel, covering such topics as the novel's main characters; cultural, literary, and political references; themes; organization; homosexuality; the novel's critical reception; and its film adaptions. It also pays particular attention to the importance of Catholicism in the story, discussing such subjects as sin, good and evil, divine grace, time, art, and love. A helpful list of recommended readings is included.

Author Biography

Ronald R. Gray taught English and philosophy at universities in Japan, South Korea, China, and the United States. He lives in Gongju, South Korea.