One of Our Conquerors — Complete: A Victorian Social Satire of Marriage Law, Money, Reputation, and Moral Hypocrisy - Softcover
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In One of Our Conquerors, George Meredith dissects the triumphs and evasions of Victor Radnor, a brilliant man of business whose worldly success cannot protect him, Nataly Dreighton, and their daughter Nesta from the moral penalties of an irregular union. The novel's plot turns less on melodramatic incident than on the pressure exerted by Victorian society, marriage law, money, and reputation. Meredith's late style—elliptical, aphoristic, intellectually comic—places the book within the high Victorian tradition of the social novel while anticipating modern psychological fiction in its probing of motive and self-deception. Meredith, poet, novelist, and one of the most demanding prose stylists of the nineteenth century, repeatedly returned to the conflict between social convention and vital human feeling. His own unhappy first marriage and long observation of literary and fashionable society sharpened his suspicion of respectable hypocrisy. By the time he wrote this novel, he had become a celebrated analyst of gender, egoism, and moral intelligence. This complete edition is recommended to readers who value intricate characterization, moral satire, and prose that rewards close attention. It is a challenging but richly illuminating work for anyone interested in Victorian fiction's most searching critiques of success, legitimacy, and social judgment.
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In 'One of Our Conquerors,' George Meredith weaves a complex narrative that delves into the intricacies of human relationships against the backdrop of societal ambitions and aspirations in Victorian England. The novel is characterized by its rich, poetic prose and a psychological depth that reveals the inner lives of its characters, particularly focusing on the duality of passion and practicality. Meredith's keen observations of social dynamics, coupled with elements of irony and wit, place this work within the literary context of the time, closely aligned with the aesthetic and moral explorations of realism and romanticism. George Meredith, a notable figure of the Victorian literary scene, drew upon his own tumultuous experiences with love and society to inform his writing. His background, marked by hardships, a deep appreciation for nature, and a fascination with the philosophical underpinnings of existence, imbued his works with both depth and richness. It is particularly interesting to note how his involvement in the cultural and intellectual life of his time influenced the thematic focus of 'One of Our Conquerors,' showcasing love as both a conqueror and a conquered. This novel is highly recommended for readers seeking a profound exploration of human motivations and societal structures. Meredith's mastery of language and insight into the complexities of love renders this work a compelling study of character and context. Embrace its pages for an engaging journey through the intertwined fates of its vividly drawn characters. 252 pp. Englisch. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9788027290864
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - In 'One of Our Conquerors,' George Meredith weaves a complex narrative that delves into the intricacies of human relationships against the backdrop of societal ambitions and aspirations in Victorian England. The novel is characterized by its rich, poetic prose and a psychological depth that reveals the inner lives of its characters, particularly focusing on the duality of passion and practicality. Meredith's keen observations of social dynamics, coupled with elements of irony and wit, place this work within the literary context of the time, closely aligned with the aesthetic and moral explorations of realism and romanticism. George Meredith, a notable figure of the Victorian literary scene, drew upon his own tumultuous experiences with love and society to inform his writing. His background, marked by hardships, a deep appreciation for nature, and a fascination with the philosophical underpinnings of existence, imbued his works with both depth and richness. It is particularly interesting to note how his involvement in the cultural and intellectual life of his time influenced the thematic focus of 'One of Our Conquerors,' showcasing love as both a conqueror and a conquered. This novel is highly recommended for readers seeking a profound exploration of human motivations and societal structures. Meredith's mastery of language and insight into the complexities of love renders this work a compelling study of character and context. Embrace its pages for an engaging journey through the intertwined fates of its vividly drawn characters. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9788027290864
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. One of Our Conquerors - Complete | A Victorian Social Satire of Marriage Law, Money, Reputation, and Moral Hypocrisy | George Meredith | Taschenbuch | Englisch | Good Press | EAN 9788027290864 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: OK Publishing s.r.o., 20a, Kosíre, Zahradníckova 1220, 150 00 PRAGUE, TSCHECHIEN, obrody[at]gmail[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 126494558
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