The Tragic Comedians: A Study in a Well-known Story — Volume 3

Name: The Tragic Comedians: A Study in a Well-known Story — Volume 3
Author: George Meredith

By George Meredith

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A young woman's passionate attachment unravels under family pressure and the calculated intervention of a powerful older woman, whose cold mediation exposes social maneuvering. Cut off from the absent lover, she yields to a pragmatic arrangement, returning tokens and composing a formal release while considering an offered engagement that promises security. The narrative traces her shift from humiliation and anger to icy resignation, exploring themes of social control, betrayed idealism, gendered expectation, and the moral costs of compromise.

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.