George Meredith
George Meredith was an English novelist and poet of the Victorian era. At first, his focus was poetry, influenced by John Keats among others, but Meredith 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 portrayed 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". Meredith was an encourager of other novelists, as well as an influence on them; among those to benefit were Robert Louis Stevenson and George Gissing. Meredith was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature seven times.
Vittoria — Volume 6
Amidst violent riots and political unrest in Italy, a man confronts both physical dangers and moral dilemmas, forcing him to question everything he thought he knew about loyalty and sacrifice.
By George Meredith
Lord Ormont and His Aminta — Complete
In a world of strict rules, a young romance ignites, challenging gender roles and societal expectations in a late 19th-century setting.
By George Meredith
The Adventures of Harry Richmond — Volume 2
A spirited young man escapes a structured life to wander the countryside, encountering colorful characters as he pieces together his past and chases the meaning of freedom.
By George Meredith
Vittoria — Volume 3
Amidst political intrigue and personal sacrifice in 19th-century Italy, a woman and her companion navigate a landscape of love, duty, and the burning desire for national freedom.
By George Meredith
The Adventures of Harry Richmond — Volume 6
Amidst whispers of royal engagements and societal pressures, a young man struggles to define himself and escape the shadow of his father's grand ambitions.
By George Meredith
The Adventures of Harry Richmond — Volume 1
Torn between a father's sudden return and a grandfather's bitter resentment, a young boy must navigate a web of secrets and expectations to discover who he truly is.
By George Meredith
Sandra Belloni — Volume 4
Torn between love and social class, a young woman's passionate confession sets off a chain of events that threatens to upend relationships and reveal hidden truths.
By George Meredith
Vittoria — Volume 8
Amidst war-torn Italy, a tangled web of love, betrayal, and political schemes threatens to consume those caught in its treacherous threads.
By George Meredith
The Egoist: A Comedy in Narrative
In a world of wealth and social expectations, a man's inflated ego becomes the center of a comedic storm of love, family, and societal pressures.
By George Meredith
Rhoda Fleming — Complete
In a tale of rural dreams and societal binds, two sisters face heartbreak and hope as a family's secrets threaten to unravel their entwined destinies.
By George Meredith
Ballads and Poems of Tragic Life
Experience an era where eloquent verses weave dark tales of ardor, clash, and unavoidable demise.
By George Meredith
Poems and Lyrics of the Joy of Earth
Venture into lyrical poems where nature's beauty intertwines with human emotion, revealing life's joys and complexities.
By George Meredith
Diana of the Crossways — Complete
A captivating Irish beauty faces tough choices and societal judgment as she tries to navigate love, reputation, and independence in a world dominated by men.
By George Meredith
Evan Harrington — Complete
After his father’s death, a son must confront his family’s expectations and social class boundaries while striving to create his own identity.
By George Meredith
Rhoda Fleming — Volume 4
Amidst societal expectations, a gentleman's questionable alliances and a woman's troubled past collide, igniting a quest for acceptance and personal redemption.
By George Meredith
Farina
In old Cologne, a maiden's beauty ignites a heated contest of courage and affection among ambitious young men.
By George Meredith
Evan Harrington — Volume 2
In a world defined by societal barriers, a man struggles to combine his true self with the demands of a society that judges him based on his origins.
By George Meredith
Lord Ormont and His Aminta — Volume 1
Amidst youthful camaraderie, a schoolboy's disinterest in love fades as he's captivated by a girl who challenges everything he thought he knew.
By George Meredith
Quotations from the Project Gutenberg Editions of the Collected Works of George Meredith
Wit and wisdom come together in a collection of quotes that shows the complexity of people and society.
By George Meredith
One of Our Conquerors — Volume 1
Amidst London's changing landscape, a man wrestles with love, ambition, and the weight of societal expectations as he seeks his place in the world.
By George Meredith