Evan Harrington

EAN : 9791041817245

MEREDITH GEORGE

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EAN : 9791041817245

Paru le : 20 juin 2023

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041817245
Réf. éditeur : 288533
Date Parution : 20 juin 2023
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 364
Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:20 mm
Poids : 470gr

Résumé

Résumé : "Evan Harrington" by George Meredith is a novel that explores the social dynamics and personal struggles of its titular character, Evan Harrington, a young man caught between his humble origins and the expectations of high society. The story begins with the death of Evan's father, Mr. Melchisedec Harrington, a tailor who was both admired and criticized in his community. Despite his profession, Mr. Harrington was known for his charismatic presence and his ability to mingle with the upper classes, a trait that Evan inherits. The novel follows Evan's return to England from Portugal, where he has been staying with his sister, the Countess de Saldar, and her husband. Evan is accompanied by Rose Jocelyn, a young heiress, and her uncle, the Honourable Melville Jocelyn. The Countess, who is determined to see her brother rise above his station, has plans for Evan to marry Rose, thereby securing his place in society. However, Evan is torn between his sense of duty to his family, who are burdened with debt, and his personal desires. The narrative delves into themes of class, identity, and the societal pressures that shape individual destinies. Meredith's novel is a satirical yet poignant examination of the Victorian social hierarchy and the lengths to which individuals will go to transcend their given roles.
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.