** "The Whirlpool" by George Gissing is a glimpse into Victorian society through the eyes of Harvey Rolfe, a man of independent means grappling with the complexities of relationships, morality, and social expectations. The story begins with Rolfe reflecting on his past struggles with poverty and observing the ambitions of those around him, like Cecil Morphew, who risks everything for financial gain. Key themes like the nature of domestic life, the dangers of gambling, and conflicts between social classes appear through Rolfe's interactions with friends like Hugh Carnaby and other members of his London social circles. As the story unfolds, hints of personal and social crises emerge, setting the stage for a journey exploring the lives and challenges faced by these characters. **
The Whirlpool
By George Gissing
** Amidst the backdrop of Victorian society, a man contemplates his past as the lives of those around him begin to unravel due to ambition, chance, and the pressures of their time.
Summary
About the AuthorGeorge Robert Gissing was an English novelist, who published 23 novels between 1880 and 1903. In the 1890s he was considered one of the three greatest novelists in England, and by the 1940s he had been recognised as a literary genius. Gissing's best-known works have reappeared in modern editions. They include The Nether World (1889), New Grub Street (1891) and The Odd Women (1893). He retains a small but devoted group of followers.
George Robert Gissing was an English novelist, who published 23 novels between 1880 and 1903. In the 1890s he was considered one of the three greatest novelists in England, and by the 1940s he had been recognised as a literary genius. Gissing's best-known works have reappeared in modern editions. They include The Nether World (1889), New Grub Street (1891) and The Odd Women (1893). He retains a small but devoted group of followers.
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