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Sandra Belloni — Volume 5

By George Meredith
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The narrative traces romantic and political tensions within a provincial social circle, where a lost love letter provokes Lady Charlotte's conflicted pride and sudden longing while Wilfrid faces familial pressure and pursuit of Emilia. Georgiana and her brother examine the girl's ties to an exile's secret society and the place of women in its oath-bound rites. Misunderstandings, social manoeuvres, and planned departures between house and yacht escalate the stakes, revealing collisions of passion, reputation, and duty and highlighting varying forms of female agency amid conspiratorial and domestic pressures.

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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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