The tale of Chloe: The Intricacies of Social Hierarchies and Romantic Entanglements - Couverture souple

Meredith, George

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9791041818136

Editeur : CULTUREA, 2023

Synopsis

"The Tale of Chloe" by George Meredith is a narrative set in the social milieu of the 18th-century English spa town, where the complexities of social hierarchies and romantic entanglements unfold. The story revolves around Duchess Susan, a young and beautiful woman of humble origins who has been elevated to nobility through marriage. Her arrival at the Wells, a fashionable resort, stirs the local society, leading to a series of events that test the boundaries of class and propriety. Mr. Beamish, a central figure in the town, takes on the role of guardian to the duchess, attempting to navigate the challenges posed by her presence and the attention she garners. Chloe, a woman of intelligence and charm, becomes an ally in this endeavor, though she is also preoccupied with her own romantic interests, particularly the return of her long-lost love, Caseldy. The narrative explores themes of love, loyalty, and the societal expectations placed upon individuals, particularly women, in a rigidly structured social order. Meredith's work delves into the tension between personal desires and public duties, highlighting the often conflicting demands of the heart and society.

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À propos de l'auteur

George Meredith OM (12 February 1828 - 18 May 1909) was an English novelist and poet of the Victorian era. At first his focus was poetry, influenced by John Keats among others, but he gradually established a reputation as a novelist. The Ordeal of Richard Feverel (1859) briefly scandalised Victorian literary circles. Of his later novels, the most enduring is The Egoist (1879), though in his lifetime his greatest success was Diana of the Crossways (1885). His novels were innovative in their attention to characters' psychology, and also took a close interest in social change. His style, in both poetry and prose, was noted for its syntactic complexity; Oscar Wilde likened it to chaos illumined by brilliant flashes of lightning. He was an encourager of other novelists, as well as an influence on them; among those to benefit were Rrt Louis Stevenson and George Gissing. He was nominated for the Nl Prize in Literature seven times.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CULTUREA
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9791041818136
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 50
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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