The Gentleman of Fifty and The Damsel of Nineteen (An early uncompleted fragment)

Name: The Gentleman of Fifty and The Damsel of Nineteen (An early uncompleted fragment)
Author: George Meredith

By George Meredith

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A first-person narrator reflects on two decades of sentimental devotion and questions whether steadfastness verged on folly, then shifts to a comic rural episode in which an absent-minded clergyman and his wife tumble waist-deep into a river while a young daughter reacts with extravagant laughter. The narrator watches discreetly, recording the couple's equable exchanges, the mother's insistence on propriety and control, and the girl's irrepressible mirth as they struggle to be rescued; the scene mixes gentle satire of domestic manners with observations on patience, social decorum, and the unpredictable collisions of affection and absurdity.

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.