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One of Our Conquerors
EAN : 9791041817634
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EAN : 9791041817634
Paru le : 22 juin 2023
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- EAN13 : 9791041817634
- Réf. éditeur : 290288
- Date Parution : 22 juin 2023
- Disponibilite : Disponible
- Barème de remise : NS
- Nombre de pages : 352
- Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:19 mm
- Poids : 456gr
- Résumé : "One of Our Conquerors" by George Meredith is a novel that delves into the complexities of social conventions, personal struggles, and the pursuit of happiness. The story follows Victor Radnor, a successful businessman, who is entangled in a web of societal expectations and personal desires. Radnor is a man of charm and energy, yet he is haunted by a past mistake—his marriage to a woman named Mrs. Burman, from whom he is estranged. Despite his success, Radnor's life is overshadowed by the legal and moral implications of his unresolved marital status, which prevents him from marrying his true love, Nataly, and legitimizing their daughter, Nesta. The narrative explores Radnor's internal conflict as he navigates the challenges posed by his past decisions. His desire to live openly with Nataly and Nesta is thwarted by the societal norms of the time, which demand adherence to strict moral codes. Radnor's struggle is further complicated by the presence of Mrs. Burman, who, despite being absent from his life, holds significant power over his future due to their unresolved marriage. Meredith's novel is a critique of the rigid social structures of Victorian society, highlighting the tension between individual desires and societal expectations. Through Radnor's journey, the novel examines themes of love, honor, and the quest for personal fulfillment. The characters are vividly portrayed, each representing different facets of society, from the conservative to the progressive, and their interactions provide a rich tapestry of the social dynamics of the era.
- 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.
