George Meredith: A Study

"George Meredith: A Study" by Hannah Lynch is a literary exploration of George Meredith, a noteworthy English author whose genius was frequently overlooked during his time. Lynch begins by recounting her personal journey into studying Meredith's work, triggered by an invitation to lecture on him, which then blossomed into this insightful book. She calls attention to how Meredith, unlike his more celebrated counterparts, struggled for widespread public acceptance despite the weight and uniqueness of his literary contributions. Lynch suggests that Meredith's novels grappled with deep questions about what it means to be human, the ethics we live by, and the societal structures we create, setting his writings apart with their sophistication and intellectual rigor, demanding more from readers than many of his contemporaries.