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The Adventures of Harry Richmond — Volume 5

By George Meredith
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The narrative follows a young man whose passionate pursuit of a high-born love propels episodes of rash pride, social ambition, and violent confrontation. After a duel leaves him wounded, extended convalescence prompts intimate scenes of family care, jealousies, and surveillance, and forces painful self-examination about inherited status and personal vanity. Interwoven are court intrigues, obstructive guardians, and comic and poignant supporting figures whose loyalties and follies reveal social manners. The tone mixes romance and satire while charting a gradual coming to terms with ambition, love, and the costs of vanity.

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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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