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The house on the beach : A realistic tale
EAN : 9791041947195
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EAN : 9791041947195
Paru le : 13 mars 2023
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- EAN13 : 9791041947195
- Réf. éditeur : 271267
- Date Parution : 13 mars 2023
- Disponibilite : Disponible
- Barème de remise : NS
- Nombre de pages : 82
- Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:5 mm
- Poids : 119gr
- Résumé : "The House on the Beach" by George Meredith is a narrative centered around the character of Mr. Tinman, a man of change and eccentricity, who resides in the coastal town of Crikswich. Tinman, having risen from humble beginnings, aspires to social elevation and recognition, particularly through his role as the bailiff of the town. His peculiar behavior, especially his obsession with appearances and social status, often subjects him to ridicule among the townspeople. The story unfolds with the arrival of Van Diemen Smith, an old schoolmate of Tinman, who returns from Australia with his daughter Annette. Their presence in Crikswich stirs the dynamics of the town, as Van Diemen's straightforward nature contrasts with Tinman's pretentiousness. The narrative explores themes of social class, development, and the absurdities of human behavior, particularly through the interactions between Tinman and Van Diemen. The subplot involving a broken chiwal-glass serves as a metaphor for Tinman's fragile social aspirations and the superficiality of his pursuits. Annette, caught between her father's loyalty to Tinman and her own perceptions, adds depth to the story, highlighting the complexities of personal relationships and 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.
