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The Egoist

by George Meredith, George Woodcock ...

Virginia Woolf said of The Egoist: 'Meredith pays us a supreme compliment to which as novel-readers we are little accustomed ... He imagines us capable of disinterested curiosity in the behaviour of our kind.' In this, the most dazzlingly intellectual of all his novels, Meredith tries to illuminate the pretensions of the most powerful class within the very citadel of security which its members ... Read more

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Virginia Woolf said of The Egoist: 'Meredith pays us a supreme compliment to which as novel-readers we are little accustomed ... He imagines us capable of disinterested curiosity in the behaviour of our kind.' In this, the most dazzlingly intellectual of all his novels, Meredith tries to illuminate the pretensions of the most powerful class within the very citadel of security which its members
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The Shaving of Shagpat

by George Meredith ...

The story is set in the fictional Arabian-like land of Arabia Deserta and revolves around the protagonist, Shibli Bagarag, a young man who embarks on a series of adventures and trials. Shibli's ultimate goal is to shave the beard of Shagpat, a poet and scholar whose long, magical beard is believed to hold great power and wisdom.As Shibli journeys through various fantastical landscapes and ... Read more

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The story is set in the fictional Arabian-like land of Arabia Deserta and revolves around the protagonist, Shibli Bagarag, a young man who embarks on a series of adventures and trials. Shibli's ultimate goal is to shave the beard of Shagpat, a poet and scholar whose long, magical beard is believed to hold great power and wisdom.As Shibli journeys through various fantastical landscapes and
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The Egoist: A Comedy in Narrative

by George Meredith ...

Comedy is a game played to throw reflections upon social life, and it deals with human nature in the drawing-room of civilized men and women, where we have no dust of the struggling outer world, no mire, no violent crashes, to make the correctness of the representation convincing. Credulity is not wooed through the impressionable senses; nor have we recourse to the small circular glow of the ... Read more

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Comedy is a game played to throw reflections upon social life, and it deals with human nature in the drawing-room of civilized men and women, where we have no dust of the struggling outer world, no mire, no violent crashes, to make the correctness of the representation convincing. Credulity is not wooed through the impressionable senses; nor have we recourse to the small circular glow of the
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The Egoist

by George Meredith ...

The Egoist is a brilliant and incisive novel that explores the intricacies of personality, social expectation, and the subtle dynamics of relationships. Written by George Meredith, this classic work is renowned for its sharp wit, psychological depth, and keen observation of human behavior, offering a compelling and often ironic portrait of self-absorption and its consequences. At the center of the ... Read more

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The Egoist is a brilliant and incisive novel that explores the intricacies of personality, social expectation, and the subtle dynamics of relationships. Written by George Meredith, this classic work is renowned for its sharp wit, psychological depth, and keen observation of human behavior, offering a compelling and often ironic portrait of self-absorption and its consequences. At the center of the
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An Essay on Comedy and the Uses of the Comic Spirit

Exploring the Depths of Literary Humor

by George Meredith ...

In "An Essay on Comedy and the Uses of the Comic Spirit," George Meredith embarks on a profound exploration of humor as a pivotal element of human experience. Written during the late Victorian period, this work deftly critiques the conventions of comedy, weaving together philosophical insights with literary analysis. Meredith's style is rich and allusive, reflective of an era grappling with social ... Read more

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In "An Essay on Comedy and the Uses of the Comic Spirit," George Meredith embarks on a profound exploration of humor as a pivotal element of human experience. Written during the late Victorian period, this work deftly critiques the conventions of comedy, weaving together philosophical insights with literary analysis. Meredith's style is rich and allusive, reflective of an era grappling with social
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The Egoist

by George Meredith ...

English novelist and poet. He was born in Portsmouth, England, a son and grandson of naval outfitters. His mother died when he was five. At the age of 14 he was sent to a Moravian School in Neuwied, Germany where he remained for two years. He read law and was articled as a solicitor, but abandoned that profession for journalism and poetry shortly after marrying Mary Ellen Nicolls, a widowed ... Read more

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English novelist and poet. He was born in Portsmouth, England, a son and grandson of naval outfitters. His mother died when he was five. At the age of 14 he was sent to a Moravian School in Neuwied, Germany where he remained for two years. He read law and was articled as a solicitor, but abandoned that profession for journalism and poetry shortly after marrying Mary Ellen Nicolls, a widowed
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Diana of the Crossways, all five volumes in a single file

by George Meredith ...

According to Wikipedia: "George Meredith, OM (February 12, 1828 May 18, 1909) was an English novelist and poet during the Victorian era. Meredith was born in Portsmouth, England, a son and grandson of naval outfitters.[1] His mother died when he was five. ...He read law and was articled as a solicitor, but abandoned that profession for journalism and poetry shortly after marrying Mary Ellen ... Read more

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According to Wikipedia: "George Meredith, OM (February 12, 1828 May 18, 1909) was an English novelist and poet during the Victorian era. Meredith was born in Portsmouth, England, a son and grandson of naval outfitters.[1] His mother died when he was five. ...He read law and was articled as a solicitor, but abandoned that profession for journalism and poetry shortly after marrying Mary Ellen
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The Ordeal of Richard Feverel (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. A History of a Father and Son

by George Meredith, Orla Henswick ...

The Ordeal of Richard Feverel is George Meredith's incisive "history of a father and son," a novel that anatomizes the disastrous consequences of Sir Austin Feverel's attempt to educate his son Richard according to a rigid, quasi-scientific "System." Combining psychological realism, social comedy, aphoristic brilliance, and melodramatic intensity, Meredith situates private passion within Victorian ... Read more

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The Ordeal of Richard Feverel is George Meredith's incisive "history of a father and son," a novel that anatomizes the disastrous consequences of Sir Austin Feverel's attempt to educate his son Richard according to a rigid, quasi-scientific "System." Combining psychological realism, social comedy, aphoristic brilliance, and melodramatic intensity, Meredith situates private passion within Victorian
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Diana of the Crossways — Complete

Enriched edition. Love, Politics, and Gossip in the Victorian Era: A Thought-Provoking Tale of Intrigue and Romance

by George Meredith, Cecilia Pendleton ...

In "Diana of the Crossways '— Complete," George Meredith delves into the complexities of Victorian society through the life of Diana, a strong-willed and independent woman who grapples with the limitations imposed on her by gender and societal expectations. Meredith's literary style is characterized by his lyrical prose, witty dialogue, and keen psychological insight, allowing readers to navigate ... Read more

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In "Diana of the Crossways '— Complete," George Meredith delves into the complexities of Victorian society through the life of Diana, a strong-willed and independent woman who grapples with the limitations imposed on her by gender and societal expectations. Meredith's literary style is characterized by his lyrical prose, witty dialogue, and keen psychological insight, allowing readers to navigate
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The Adventures of Harry Richmond, all eight volumes in a single file

by George Meredith ...

According to Wikipedia: "George Meredith, OM (February 12, 1828 May 18, 1909) was an English novelist and poet during the Victorian era. Meredith was born in Portsmouth, England, a son and grandson of naval outfitters.[1] His mother died when he was five. ...He read law and was articled as a solicitor, but abandoned that profession for journalism and poetry shortly after marrying Mary Ellen ... Read more

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According to Wikipedia: "George Meredith, OM (February 12, 1828 May 18, 1909) was an English novelist and poet during the Victorian era. Meredith was born in Portsmouth, England, a son and grandson of naval outfitters.[1] His mother died when he was five. ...He read law and was articled as a solicitor, but abandoned that profession for journalism and poetry shortly after marrying Mary Ellen
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Diana of the Crossways — Complete

by George Meredith ...

George Meredith was both a novelist and poet. Born in Portsmouth, England , his work is used as a classic example of Victorian literature. ... Read more

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George Meredith was both a novelist and poet. Born in Portsmouth, England , his work is used as a classic example of Victorian literature.
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The Egoist

by George Meredith ...

In The Egoist, his comic masterpiece, George Meredith takes the traditional marriage plot of English domestic fiction and turns it on its head. The novel describes the repeated and disastrous courtships of Sir Willoughby Patterne, the egoist of the title. Three women become engaged to Sir Willoughby, but, despite his aristocratic arrogance and the manipulative power of his wealth, each is finally ... Read more

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In The Egoist, his comic masterpiece, George Meredith takes the traditional marriage plot of English domestic fiction and turns it on its head. The novel describes the repeated and disastrous courtships of Sir Willoughby Patterne, the egoist of the title. Three women become engaged to Sir Willoughby, but, despite his aristocratic arrogance and the manipulative power of his wealth, each is finally
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