The Riding Whip

By George Gissing

Book Overview

The Riding Whip is a novel written by George Gissing, first published in 1895. The story follows the life of a young woman named Emily Hood, who is forced to leave her home in the countryside and move to London after the death of her father. Emily is taken in by her wealthy aunt and uncle, who treat her as an unwanted burden and force her to work as a governess for their children.As Emily struggles to adapt to her new life in the city, she becomes increasingly isolated and unhappy. She finds solace in the company of her cousin, Arthur Peachey, a charming but dissolute young man who introduces her to the bohemian world of artists and writers. Emily falls in love with Arthur, but their relationship is complicated by his marriage to a wealthy woman and his own self-destructive tendencies.The novel explores themes of class, gender, and social mobility, as Emily struggles to find her place in a society that values wealth and status above all else. Gissing's vivid descriptions of London's streets and neighborhoods provide a rich backdrop for the story, and his nuanced portrayal of Emily's character makes her a sympathetic and relatable protagonist.Overall, The Riding Whip is a compelling and insightful novel that offers a powerful critique of Victorian society and its values. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and anyone interested in exploring the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of social mobility.They had a general acquaintance with each other's domestic affairs. Both were widowers; both lived alone. Mr. Daffy's son was married, and dwelt in London; the same formula applied to Mr. Lott's daughter. And, as it happened, the marriages had both been a subject of parental dissatisfaction. Very rarely had Mr. Lott let fall a word with regard to his daughter, Mrs. Bowles, but the townsfolk were well aware that he thought his son-in-law a fool, if not worse; Mrs. Bowles, in the seven years since her wedding, had only two or three times revisited her father's house, and her husband never came. A like reticence was maintained by Mr. Daffy concerning his son Charles Edward, once the hope of his life.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: 1419180584
• ISBN13: 9781419180583
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.2"