The Life Of George Meredith

By Robert Sencourt

Book Overview

The Life of George Meredith is a biographical book written by Robert Esmonde Sencourt about the life of the renowned English novelist, poet, and essayist George Meredith. The book delves into the life of Meredith, from his childhood in Portsmouth, England, to his years as a struggling writer in London, and his eventual rise to literary fame.Sencourt provides a detailed account of Meredith's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and lovers, as well as his struggles with mental illness and physical ailments. The book also explores Meredith's literary career, from his early works, such as The Shaving of Shagpat, to his later, more mature works, such as The Egoist and Diana of the Crossways.Throughout the book, Sencourt provides insightful analysis of Meredith's writing, exploring the themes and motifs that run through his novels and poetry. He also provides historical and cultural context for Meredith's work, placing it within the larger literary and social movements of the time.Overall, The Life of George Meredith is a comprehensive and engaging biography that provides readers with a deep understanding of the life and work of one of England's most important literary figures.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: 1432569449
• ISBN13: 9781432569440
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"