The shaving of Shagpat

EAN : 9791041818105

MEREDITH GEORGE

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EAN : 9791041818105

Paru le : 26 juin 2023

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041818105
Réf. éditeur : 288331
Date Parution : 26 juin 2023
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 176
Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:10 mm
Poids : 236gr

Résumé

Résumé : In "The Shaving of Shagpat," renowned English novelist George Meredith unveils a fantastical world brimming with magic, adventure, and allegory. Known for his probing societal critiques in works such as "The Egoist," Meredith makes a remarkable foray into fantasy, imbuing this narrative with his distinctive wit and insightful observations. The story unfolds around Shagpat, an extraordinarily hairy man who is revered as a magical oracle in his city. An ambitious barber, Shibli Bagarag, is given the monumental task of shaving Shagpat, a feat that can only be accomplished by overcoming numerous mystical trials. Meredith, in this allegorical tale, explores themes of destiny, transformation, and the quest for enlightenment. His characteristic satirical flair is evident as he examines the follies and pretensions of society through this fantastical lens. "The Shaving of Shagpat" is a captivating blend of fantasy and satire that offers both entertainment and thoughtful commentary. Its imaginative narrative, memorable characters, and poignant themes make it a standout offering from Meredith's diverse literary repertoire. Keywords: George Meredith, The Shaving of Shagpat, fantasy, allegory, destiny, transformation, enlightenment, satire, societal critique, fantasy novel, allegorical tale, Victorian literature, magical realism, societal satire, The Egoist, destiny and transformation, quest for enlightenment, classic English literature, magic and adventure, imaginative narrative, literary satire, barber, oracle, mystical trials, English satire.
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.