Evan Harrington — Volume 3

Name: Evan Harrington — Volume 3
Author: George Meredith

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A social comedy unfolds as an ambitious countess deliberately enters a country house to reassert her rank, recording her impressions in an epistolary report; a young man’s disputed identity—alternately presented as a tradesman and as a gentleman—triggers a capture and a brief, pointed confrontation that also exposes a young woman’s feelings. The episodes satirize manners and pretence across class boundaries, showing how vanity, longing for status, and familial loyalties drive characters to perform roles, manipulate impressions, and gamble on reputation and romance.

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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