This blog's former name, A Beaten Copper Lamp of Deplorable Design, came from the final pages of Evelyn Waugh's masterpiece novel, Bridehead Revisted. It's my favorite book of all time and I re-read it about once a year. The first reading was for my high school senior English class back in 2002. (So now you know how young/old I am.) Through the years it has challenged, enchanted, and inspired me, and at this point its words are pretty much permenently lodged in my brain. You can view all my posts involving Brideshead here.
I'm always excited to see others enjoying it too! Here's a running list of other bloggers' reflections on one of the greatest Catholic novels of the twentieth century.
Brideshead namesakes
Sacred Monkeys of the Vatican
I'm always excited to see others enjoying it too! Here's a running list of other bloggers' reflections on one of the greatest Catholic novels of the twentieth century.
Brideshead namesakes
Sacred Monkeys of the Vatican
The Black Cordelias "Send five bob and tell all your friends to do the same."
Brideshead Revisted Revisited (sadly now defunct)
Margaret at Ten Thousand Places likes Julia best, and discussed how Downton Abbey is the new Brideshead.
Fr. Dwight Longenecker has discussed the novel several times, commenting on Bridey's judginess, absentee husband Lord Marchmain as the true villain of the story, Charles as tabula rasa, and how the 2008 film adaptation reverses Waugh's redemptive theme.
Calah Alexander at Barefoot and Pregnant tackled the novel and pondered Catholic Guilt.
Lauren Ely at Alcatolicah reflected on Brideshead's enduring appeal as a Book of Grace, showing how God works in people's lives.
Tom Pitiak in Crisis Magazine reflected on the novel's dilemma of divorce and remarriage as "a rival good to God's." (Some plot spoilers herein.)
Tess at Little House in Chicago has written a handy reader's guide full of helpful background information.
Kathryn at Through a Glass Darkly wrote a genius three-parter comparing the "fierce little human tragedy" of Brideshead and The Great Gatsby.
Haley at Carrots for Michaelmas made her inaugural book club session about the novel that made her a Catholic.
Lauren Ely at Alcatolicah reflected on Brideshead's enduring appeal as a Book of Grace, showing how God works in people's lives.
Tom Pitiak in Crisis Magazine reflected on the novel's dilemma of divorce and remarriage as "a rival good to God's." (Some plot spoilers herein.)
Tess at Little House in Chicago has written a handy reader's guide full of helpful background information.
Kathryn at Through a Glass Darkly wrote a genius three-parter comparing the "fierce little human tragedy" of Brideshead and The Great Gatsby.
Haley at Carrots for Michaelmas made her inaugural book club session about the novel that made her a Catholic.
After seeing PBS's staggeringly beautiful and touching mini series many years ago, I read the book. And re-read and re-read and re-read. In 1984, when I attended the memorial service in Manhattan for the late (and much beloved by me) actor Richard Burton, I sat next to the actor who portrayed Bridey and thought it surreal, as Burton's fondness and accolades for the novel prompted my curiosity in the first place.
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