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The Gentleman of Fifty and The Damsel of Nineteen
EAN : 9791041818006
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EAN : 9791041818006
Paru le : 26 juin 2023
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- EAN13 : 9791041818006
- Réf. éditeur : 288321
- Date Parution : 26 juin 2023
- Disponibilite : Disponible
- Barème de remise : NS
- Nombre de pages : 32
- Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:2 mm
- Poids : 57gr
- Résumé : "The Gentleman of Fifty and The Damsel of Nineteen" by George Meredith is an unfinished fragment that delves into the complexities of age, perception, and social interactions. The narrative begins with a humorous incident involving a vicar and his wife, who find themselves unexpectedly in a river, observed by the narrator, Mr. Pollingray. This incident sets the tone for a story that examines the subtleties of human behavior and relationships. Mr. Pollingray, a man of fifty, is portrayed as a keen observer of the people around him, particularly focusing on a young woman named Alice Amble. The story unfolds through alternating perspectives, offering insights into the characters' thoughts and feelings. Alice, a lively nineteen-year-old, is initially portrayed as somewhat frivolous and self-absorbed, but as the narrative progresses, she becomes more introspective, recognizing her own naivety and the depth of those around her. Mr. Pollingray, on the other hand, is depicted as a man grappling with his own sense of identity and purpose, reflecting on his age and the societal expectations placed upon him. The narrative explores themes of maturity, the passage of time, and the often humorous misunderstandings that arise between different generations. Through witty dialogue and keen observations, Meredith crafts a story that is both entertaining and thought-provoking, inviting readers to reflect on their own perceptions and the ways in which they relate to others.
- Biographie : 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.
