The Amazing Marriage — Complete

Name: The Amazing Marriage — Complete
Author: George Meredith

By George Meredith

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The narrative traces the aftermath of a scandalous elopement and an unlikely marriage, showing how public gossip, private memory, and clashing expectations shape lives. Storytelling shifts between a gossipy chorus and intimate psychological scenes, moving across country houses, urban streets, and coastal settings. Tensions emerge from pride, duty, and competing claims of affection, generating moral dilemmas, social maneuvering, and occasional comic intrusion. The work interrogates marriage as an institution, explores the power of reputation and persuasion, and balances satirical social observation with close character study.

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.