Helena
Helena by Evelyn Waugh, published by Penguin Classic in January 1963, is a novel that explores the life of Helena, the intelligent daughter of a British chieftain. As she is thrust into marriage with Constantius, who will later become a Roman emperor, Helena embarks on a journey through the declining ancient world. The narrative delves into her quest for truth amidst the diverse religions, mythologies, and philosophies of her time, culminating in her initiation into Christianity as it gains recognition within the Roman Empire.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of historical and contemporary themes woven throughout the story, highlighting the complexities of Imperial Rome. The novel presents a blend of corruption, treachery, and enlightenment, all while focusing on Helena’s inspiring journey. This edition spans 160 pages and is written in English, offering a glimpse into Waugh’s ambitious storytelling and character development.
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Helena is the intelligent, horse-mad daughter of a British chieftain who is thrown into marriage with the man who will one day become the Roman emperor Constantius. Leaving home for lands unknown, she spends her adulthood seeking truth in the religions, mythologies, and philosophies of the declining ancient world, and becomes initiated into Christianity just as it is recognized as the religion of the Roman Empire. “Helena”-a novel that Evelyn Waugh considered to be his favorite, and most ambitious, work-deftly traverses the forces of corruption, treachery, enlightenment, and political intrigue of Imperial Rome as it brings to life an inspiring heroine.
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