1963, ISBN: 014001893X

[EAN: 9780140018936], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Penguin Books], CONTEMPORARY FICTION,HISTORICAL FICTION,RELIGIOUS & SPIRITUAL FICTION, 158 pages. Text tannedHelena, published in 1950… mais…

[EAN: 9780140018936], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: Penguin Books], CONTEMPORARY FICTION,HISTORICAL FICTION,RELIGIOUS & SPIRITUAL FICTION, 158 pages. Text tannedHelena, published in 1950, is the sole historical novel of Evelyn Waugh. It follows the quest of Helena to find the relics of the cross on which Christ was crucified. He lena, a Christian, was the mother of the Roman emperor Constantin e I. The book has been described as lacking the characteristic bi ting satire for which Waugh is best known. However, the figure of Constantius Chlorus, Constantine's father, was interpreted by fr iends of the novelist as a caricature of Field-Marshal Bernard Mo ntgomery, a man Waugh mocked as a vainglorious social climber. Mo re generally, the corruption and instability of the Roman society Waugh describes is reminiscent of the malaise and pragmatism tha t prevails over tradition and chivalric ethics at the end of the Sword of Honour trilogy. Helena's saintliness does not allow her to save her son from an imperial destiny she fears and disapprove s of (at one point she fantasises about him becoming a provincial colonel); nor is she able to save her innocent grandson Crispus from being murdered on Constantine's orders in a palace struggle. The novel includes the unlikely tradition from Geoffrey of Monmo uth that Helena was a British princess, daughter of King Coel.--W ikipedia, Nov.11/2011., Books<

1978, ISBN: 014001893X

[EAN: 9780140018936], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [SC: 3.48], [PU: Penguin 31/08/1978], This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover m… mais…

[EAN: 9780140018936], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [SC: 3.48], [PU: Penguin 31/08/1978], This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. ., Books<

ISBN: 9780140018936

Penguin Books. Good. 129 x 198mm. Mass Market Paperback. 1963. 158 pages. Text tanned<br>Helena, published in 1950, is the sole historical novel of Evelyn Waugh. It follows the que… mais…

Penguin Books. Good. 129 x 198mm. Mass Market Paperback. 1963. 158 pages. Text tanned<br>Helena, published in 1950, is the sole historical novel of Evelyn Waugh. It follows the quest of Helena to find the relics of the cross on which Christ was crucified. He lena, a Christian, was the mother of the Roman emperor Constantin e I. The book has been described as lacking the characteristic bi ting ... ., Penguin Books, 1963, 2.5<

1971, ISBN: 9780140018936

London, Penguin, 1971. Softcover. Good., London, Penguin, 1971, 2.5