Diana of the Crossways

EAN : 9791041946013

MEREDITH GEORGE

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EAN : 9791041946013

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041946013
Réf. éditeur : 270029
Date Parution : 7 mars 2023
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 312
Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:17 mm
Poids : 406gr

Résumé

Résumé : "Diana of the Crossways" by George Meredith is a novel that explores the complexities of social reputation, gender roles, and personal integrity in Victorian society. The story centers around Diana Merion, a young and beautiful Irish woman known for her wit and charm. Her life becomes the subject of public scrutiny and scandal, particularly concerning her relationship with Lord Dannisburgh, a prominent political figure. The narrative delves into the challenges Diana faces as she navigates the societal expectations placed upon women, especially those who are both intelligent and attractive. Meredith uses Diana's character to critique the rigid social norms and the often hypocritical moral standards of the time. The novel is rich with dialogue and character interactions that highlight the tension between personal desires and public perception. Through Diana's journey, Meredith examines themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the pursuit of personal freedom, ultimately questioning the fairness of societal judgments and the true nature of honor and virtue.
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.