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Evelyn Waugh

Brideshead Revisited

A classic novel by Evelyn Waugh, 'Brideshead Revisited' explores the relationship between Charles Ryder and the Flyte family, as he recounts his experiences with them at their ancestral home, Brideshead Castle. This book shares the same wit and social commentary as 'Officers and Gentlemen', while also delving into themes of class, religion, and memory.

Graham Greene

The End of the Affair

Set in London during and after World War II, 'The End of the Affair' follows Maurice Bendrix, a writer who becomes obsessed with his former lover, Sarah, after she ends their affair. Greene's novel shares Waugh's exploration of moral complexity, religious themes, and the human condition.

Evelyn Waugh

A Handful of Dust

In 'A Handful of Dust', Waugh satirizes the British upper class through the story of Tony Last, a wealthy landowner whose life unravels after his wife leaves him for a more exciting existence in London. This novel, like 'Officers and Gentlemen', showcases Waugh's sharp wit and keen social observations.

Aldous Huxley

Point Counter Point

A complex novel by Aldous Huxley, 'Point Counter Point' weaves together the lives of several characters, each representing different aspects of English society in the 1920s. The novel's intricate narrative and social commentary make it a good fit for fans of 'Officers and Gentlemen'.

E.M. Forster

Howards End

'Howards End' tells the story of the Schlegel sisters, Margaret and Helen, and their interactions with the wealthy Wilcox family. Forster's novel explores themes of class, morality, and the role of women, much like 'Officers and Gentlemen'.

Ernest Hemingway

The Sun Also Rises

Set in the 1920s, 'The Sun Also Rises' follows a group of American and British expatriates as they travel from Paris to Pamplona, Spain, for the running of the bulls. Hemingway's novel shares Waugh's keen eye for detail and exploration of the human condition.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Great Gatsby

Set in the Roaring Twenties, 'The Great Gatsby' follows the story of Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner who moves to West Egg, Long Island, and becomes entangled in the lavish and morally ambiguous world of his wealthy neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Fitzgerald's novel shares Waugh's exploration of the human condition and the consequences of wealth and privilege.

Evelyn Waugh

Decline and Fall

In 'Decline and Fall', Waugh satirizes the British class system and the world of public schools through the story of Paul Pennyfeather, an innocent divinity student who is expelled from Oxford and finds himself working at a disreputable school in Wales. This novel, like 'Officers and Gentlemen', showcases Waugh's sharp wit and biting satire.

E.M. Forster

A Passage to India

Set in colonial India, 'A Passage to India' explores the relationships between the British and Indian communities through the story of Adela Quested, a young Englishwoman who travels to India to be married and becomes embroiled in a scandal involving an Indian doctor. Forster's novel shares Waugh's exploration of the human condition and the consequences of cultural misunderstandings.

Edith Wharton

The Age of Innocence

Set in New York City in the 1870s, 'The Age of Innocence' follows the story of Newland Archer, a wealthy lawyer who is engaged to the naive May Welland but finds himself falling in love with her unconventional cousin, Ellen Olenska. Wharton's novel shares Waugh's exploration of the human condition and the consequences of social expectations.