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The Paying Guest is a satirical novella by George Gissing, first published in 1895 by Cassell, as part of their Pocket Library series. It recounts the experiences of the Mumfords, a middle-class family who invite a "paying guest" into their home to supplement their income. Written... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: The Paying Guest by George Gissing

The Paying Guest is a novel written by George Gissing, first published in 1895. The story is set in London in the late Victorian era and follows the life of a young woman named Louise Derrick who is forced to take in a paying guest to make ends meet. The guest, a young man named... Read Full Overview

The Paying Guest is a novel by the English author George Gissing, first published in 1895. The story is set in London in the late Victorian era and revolves around the lives of two middle-aged siblings, the Barretts, who are forced to take in a paying guest to make ends meet... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: The Paying Guest by George Gissing

It was Mumford who saw the advertisement and made the suggestion. His wife gave him a startled look. 'But-you don't mean that it's necessary? Have we been extrav-' 'No, no Nothing of the kind. It just occurred to me that some such arrangement might be pleasant for you. You must... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

The Paying Guest is a novel written by George Gissing, first published in 1895. The story is set in London and revolves around the lives of the Barfoot sisters, who are struggling to make ends meet after the death of their father. They decide to take in a paying guest, a young... Read Full Overview

It was Mumford who saw the advertisement and made the suggestion. His wife gave him a startled look. 'But-you don't mean that it's necessary? Have we been extrav-' 'No, no Nothing of the kind. It just occurred to me that some such arrangement might be pleasant for you. You must... Read Full Overview

The Paying Guest (1895) NOVEL By George Gissing (Classics) The Paying Guest is a satirical novella by George Gissing, first published in 1895 by Cassell, as part of their Pocket Library series. It recounts the experiences of the Mumfords, a middle-class family who invite a "paying... Read Full Overview

"The Paying Guest" from George Gissing. English novelist (1857-1903).

George Robert Gissing (22 November 1857 - 28 December 1903) was a British novelist who published 23 novels between 1880 and 1903. Gissing also worked as a teacher and tutor throughout his life. He published his first novel, Workers in the Dawn, in 1880. His best-known novels,... Read Full Overview

The Paying Guest by George Gissing has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future... Read Full Overview

Clarence and Emmeline Mumford are a middle-class couple, living in suburban Sutton on the outskirts of London with their two-year-old son. Reading the newspaper, they become aware of a young woman seeking a place as a "paying guest", or lodger. To supplement their income they... Read Full Overview

This is a novel by George Gissing telling the story of a young couple, Leonard and Rachel, who take in a lodger to help with their finances. However, their tenant, Mr. Julian, soon becomes emotionally involved with both of them, leading to tension and conflict.

This... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview