Celt and Saxon

EAN : 9791041945597

MEREDITH GEORGE

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EAN : 9791041945597

Paru le : 23 févr. 2023

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041945597
Réf. éditeur : 267982
Date Parution : 23 févr. 2023
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 132
Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:8 mm
Poids : 182gr

Résumé

Résumé : "Celt and Saxon" by George Meredith explores the intricate dynamics between Irish and English cultures through the lens of family and personal relationships. The narrative follows Patrick O'Donnell, a young Irishman, as he visits the English estate of Earlsfont, owned by the Adister family. Patrick's primary mission is to obtain the address of Adiante Adister, his brother Philip's former lover, who has mysteriously disappeared. Throughout his stay, Patrick navigates the cultural and emotional tensions between the Irish and English, as well as the personal conflicts within the Adister family. The story delves into themes of loyalty, identity, and the impact of historical grievances on personal relationships. Patrick's interactions with the Adisters, particularly with Caroline, reveal the complexities of familial duty and personal desire. The novel also touches on the broader socio-political context, highlighting the differences in national character and the challenges of maintaining unity within a diverse empire. Meredith's work is a rich tapestry of character studies and cultural commentary, offering insights into the human condition and the enduring influence of heritage and history.
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.