Revisit Old Places
About This Novel
When World War II broke out, Charles's army was stationed in a vast snowfield. When the snow melted, he discovered that this was the place where the story took place more than 20 years ago - Brideshead Manor. It was a day in June when Charles followed Sebastian, an aristocratic boy he met in Oxford, to Brideshead Manor for the first time and walked into this Catholic family. His mother, Lady Marchmain, was in charge of the manor, while his father, Lord Marchmain, left his family and his mistress behind to live in Venice after the First World War. The father's deviant behavior brought shame to the entire family, and the children grew up in a distorted environment. Sebastian became addicted to alcohol, broke up with his family, and even disappeared from home like his father. Sister Julia married a snobbish politician despite her mother's objections, and her marriage was unfortunate. When Mrs. Marchmain was critically ill, she begged Charles to find her runaway son. However, Charles, who was already married, met Julia and fell in love... When Charles stepped into Brideshead Manor again, the former magnificence no longer existed, and the pastoral life was gone, leaving only infinite memories.
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Official(3)Scraped 4d ago
The fragrant fragrance, melancholy lingering and melancholy in the book have a pleasant tone, which makes people feel that it is worth indulging in such a beautiful time. This kind of reading can be said to be a real luxury act.
Sebastian is a pure, decadent and severely alcoholic person. He cannot get rid of the shadows and knots caused by his family, parents and religion. He will eventually sink and be unable to extricate himself.
This book starts from the friendship of a pair of teenagers and describes the life and destiny of an aristocratic family in Brideshead Manor, a suburb of London. Charles Ryder is the narrator of the story and also the hero of the story.
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Official(3)Scraped 4d ago
The fragrant fragrance, melancholy lingering and melancholy in the book have a pleasant tone, which makes people feel that it is worth indulging in such a beautiful time. This kind of reading can be said to be a real luxury act.
Sebastian is a pure, decadent and severely alcoholic person. He cannot get rid of the shadows and knots caused by his family, parents and religion. He will eventually sink and be unable to extricate himself.
This book starts from the friendship of a pair of teenagers and describes the life and destiny of an aristocratic family in Brideshead Manor, a suburb of London. Charles Ryder is the narrator of the story and also the hero of the story.
