The Tale of Chloe: An Episode in the History of Beau Beamish - Softcover

Meredith, George

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9357485120 ISBN 13: 9789357485128

Verlag: Double 9 Books, 2023

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"The Tale of Chloe" is a novella by George Meredith. The story follows the romantic misadventures of a young woman named Chloe, who finds herself torn between two suitors. As Chloe navigates the complexities of love and courtship, she must also confront the rigid social norms and gender roles of Victorian England. Her struggles are complicated by her own passionate nature and her tendency to follow her heart rather than her head. Through Chloe's story, Meredith explores themes of love, duty, and personal freedom, as well as the societal pressures and constraints that often hinder women's fulfillment and happiness. The novella is notable for its witty and insightful dialogue, as well as its vivid and evocative descriptions of the English countryside and rural life. Overall, "The Tale of Chloe" is a charming and poignant work of Victorian literature, offering a window into the romantic and social mores of the era, as well as a timeless meditation on the human heart and its capacity for both joy and sorrow.

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George Meredith OM (February 12, 1828-May 18, 1909) was born in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. He was an English poet, writer, and author, whose books are noted for their intelligence, extraordinary dialogues, and aphoristic way of writing. Meredith's books are also recognised for psychological studies of character and a highly subjective perspective on life that is a long way ahead of its time, considering women are equals to men in all streams. His most popular works are The Ordeal of Richard Feverel (1859) and The Egoist (1879). He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature seven times.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 9357485120
• ISBN 13: 9789357485128
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 70
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