Diana of the Crossways — Complete

Name: Diana of the Crossways — Complete
Author: George Meredith

By George Meredith

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A spirited, perceptive woman in fashionable society negotiates flirtation, marriage, and ambition while personal choices become entangled with party politics and the sensational press, triggering a public scandal that reshapes relationships and prospects. The narrative moves between intimate domestic scenes, salons, and political machinations to follow her descent from prominence and her gradual moral and social rehabilitation. Themes examine the tension between private feeling and public reputation, the constraints on intelligent women, and the ambiguous ethics of love, loyalty, and public life, rendered with satirical observation and psychological insight.

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.