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Evan Harrington — Volume 6

By George Meredith
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At a fashionable outdoor gathering, dances and light-hearted company mask simmering tensions of love, jealousy, and class anxiety. An anonymous-letter scandal leads to a young manʼs temporary exclusion and prompts ardent defenses from his friends and lover, while a rivalʼs confession and a conciliatory embrace reveal competing motives of pride and generosity. Maternal suspicion, whispered gossip, and youthful impulsiveness intertwine, shifting between social gaiety and acute emotional strain as characters negotiate reputation, loyalty, and the fragile boundaries between public appearance and private feeling.

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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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