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The Amazing Marriage — Volume 5

By George Meredith
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A late portion of the narrative follows a fashionable circle whose public amusements—opera, races, country entertainments and gambling—reveal mounting domestic and social tensions. A husband and wife navigate lavish pleasures while jealous glances, financial losses and whispered scandals unsettle friendships and alliances. Associates oscillate between counsel, gossip and opportunism as a compulsive gambler and the threat of violent confrontation raise the stakes. The chapters move between discrete incidents and deeper undercurrents of motive, showing how personal choices, penance and the search for refuge determine unfolding consequences.

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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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