Evan Harrington — Volume 1

Name: Evan Harrington — Volume 1
Author: George Meredith

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A young man raised in a provincial tailor's household navigates uncertain origins and social aspiration after his father's death. Surrounded by family intrigues and a scheming aristocratic relative, he struggles between truth about his birth, a growing attachment to a family friend, and the pressures to perform gentility. The narrative unfolds episodically across domestic scenes, social contests, and comic confrontations, tracing efforts at self-fashioning, genteel pretension, and mercantile roots. Themes include class mobility, identity, hypocrisy, and the theatricality of manners, rendered through satirical observation and close attention to family dynamics.

About the Author

George Meredith

George Meredith was an English novelist and poet, known for his innovative narrative techniques and exploration of complex themes such as love, society, and morality. His works often reflect the tensions of Victorian society, blending realism with elements of romance and comedy. Among his notable contributions to literature is "Beauchamp's Career," a multi-volume novel that delves into the life of a young man navigating the challenges of ambition and personal relationships. Meredith also wrote extensively in poetry, with collections like "A Reading of Life, with Other Poems" and "Ballads and Poems of Tragic Life," showcasing his lyrical prowess and philosophical insights.

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