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Beauchamp's career
EAN : 9791041816828
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EAN : 9791041816828
Paru le : 16 juin 2023
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- EAN13 : 9791041816828
- Réf. éditeur : 287918
- Date Parution : 16 juin 2023
- Disponibilite : Disponible
- Barème de remise : NS
- Nombre de pages : 398
- Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:22 mm
- Poids : 513gr
- Résumé : "Beauchamp's Career" by George Meredith is a novel that explores the life and ideals of Nevil Beauchamp, a young naval officer with a fervent passion for his country and a desire to see it respected on the international stage. The story begins with Nevil's attempt to challenge the French Guard to a duel, a symbolic act meant to defend England's honor. Despite his youthful enthusiasm, the letter he sends goes unanswered, leaving him to grapple with the complexities of national pride and international relations. Nevil's uncle, Everard Romfrey, represents the traditional aristocratic views, emphasizing the importance of property and titles, and advocating for a strong defense of these privileges. Nevil, however, is more concerned with the moral and ethical responsibilities of the nobility, believing that they should lead by example and align themselves with the people. Throughout the novel, Nevil's idealism is contrasted with the pragmatic and often cynical views of those around him, including his uncle and other members of the aristocracy. The narrative delves into themes of social change, the role of the aristocracy, and the tension between tradition and progress. Meredith's portrayal of Nevil's internal and external struggles offers a reflection on the challenges faced by individuals who seek to reconcile personal ideals with societal expectations.
- Biographie : George Meredith OM (12 February 1828 - 18 May 1909) was an English novelist and poet of the Victorian era. At first his focus was poetry, influenced by John Keats among others, but he gradually established a reputation as a novelist. The Ordeal of Richard Feverel (1859) briefly scandalised Victorian literary circles. Of his later novels, the most enduring is The Egoist (1879), though in his lifetime his greatest success was Diana of the Crossways (1885). His novels were innovative in their attention to characters' psychology, and also took a close interest in social change. His style, in both poetry and prose, was noted for its syntactic complexity; Oscar Wilde likened it to chaos illumined by brilliant flashes of lightning. He was an encourager of other novelists, as well as an influence on them; among those to benefit were Rrt Louis Stevenson and George Gissing. He was nominated for the Nl Prize in Literature seven times.
