Vittoria — Volume 2

Name: Vittoria — Volume 2
Author: George Meredith

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A passionate woman writes a heartfelt letter urging a former lover in the occupying army to abandon his commission, setting private longing against rising patriotic unrest. The narrative shifts to Verona, where garrison officers and local society mingle on the piazza and public dances and slights mask deeper political hostility. An officer's affront and a subsequent duel reveal a strict code of honor under occupation, while the woman seeks refuge with a household whose divided loyalties mirror the wider crisis. The volume follows how love, social ritual, and notions of honor become entangled with mounting political pressures and imminent conflict.

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.

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