The Adventures of Harry Richmond — Volume 4

Name: The Adventures of Harry Richmond — Volume 4
Author: George Meredith

By George Meredith

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A young heir moves from bookish introspection toward worldly experience as he marks his twenty-first birthday, prepares for a Continental tour, and navigates a series of passionate attachments. The narrative traces shifting desires among an exotic outsider, a coquettish social favorite, and a simple rural beauty, set against family expectations, local festivities, and travel plans. Lyrical description and psychological observation reveal the protagonist's restless search for identity, the tensions between imagination and convention, and the shaping influence of encounters that propel him from adolescence into a more uncertain, outward-facing maturity.

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.