Farina

By George Meredith

Book Overview

Farina is a novel written by George Meredith, first published in 1857. The story is set in mid-19th century England and revolves around the lives of two families: the Farinas and the Rosecrofts. The Farinas are an Italian family who have settled in England and are trying to make a living as musicians. The Rosecrofts are an aristocratic family who are struggling to maintain their social status and wealth.The novel follows the love story between Felix Farina, a talented musician, and Clara Rosecroft, the daughter of the wealthy and influential Sir Austin Rosecroft. The couple faces many obstacles in their relationship, including social class differences and the disapproval of Clara's father.As the story unfolds, we see the characters navigate their way through the complexities of Victorian society, dealing with issues such as love, marriage, class, and gender roles. Along the way, we meet a cast of colorful and memorable characters, including Felix's sister, Emilia, who is a passionate advocate for women's rights, and Sir Austin's scheming nephew, Reginald, who is determined to marry Clara for her money.Farina is a beautifully written novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into Victorian society and the struggles faced by those who dared to challenge its conventions. It is a timeless story of love, ambition, and the pursuit of happiness, and remains a classic of English literature to this day.Nor young, nor old, good friend, ' replied Gottlieb, with a countenance somewhat ruffled. 'I dined alone for lack of your company. Secret missives came, I hear, to each of them, and both are gadding. Now what think you of this, after the scene of yesterday?--Lisbeth too 'This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162662492
• ISBN13: 9781162662497
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"