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Title: The Egoist: A Comedy in Narrative
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Egoist_(novel)
Credits: Produced by Jim Tinsley
Summary: "The Egoist: A Comedy in Narrative" by George Meredith is a novel written during the late 19th century. This insightful work delves into the intricacies of human nature and societal relationships, employing humor as it follows the central character, Sir Willoughby Patterne, a wealthy and egocentric gentleman navigating love and familial expectations. The narrative is not only a comedy but a sharp critique of the social conventions and egotism that pervade the aristocratic world of its time. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a prelude discussing the nature of comedy and its role in reflecting societal norms. It sets the stage for the unfolding story by emphasizing the themes of egoism and the folly of human behavior within the confines of social propriety. As the narrative transitions into its first chapter, we meet Sir Willoughby Patterne, who is anxious about the familial legacy and expectations he carries. This anxiety is juxtaposed with his interactions with Lieutenant Crossjay Patterne, an underwhelming relative. The narrative hints at Willoughby's romantic entanglements and introduces Constantia Durham as his affianced, while simultaneously contrasting her beauty with the awkwardness of their social situation. The foundation is laid for a comedic exploration of love, ego, and societal expectations, promising a mix of charm and critique as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Meredith, George, 1828-1909
EBook No.: 1684
Published: Mar 1, 1999
Downloads: 254
Language: English
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Courtship -- Fiction
Subject: Egoism -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Egoist: A Comedy in Narrative
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Egoist_(novel)
Credits: Produced by Jim Tinsley
Summary: "The Egoist: A Comedy in Narrative" by George Meredith is a novel written during the late 19th century. This insightful work delves into the intricacies of human nature and societal relationships, employing humor as it follows the central character, Sir Willoughby Patterne, a wealthy and egocentric gentleman navigating love and familial expectations. The narrative is not only a comedy but a sharp critique of the social conventions and egotism that pervade the aristocratic world of its time. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a prelude discussing the nature of comedy and its role in reflecting societal norms. It sets the stage for the unfolding story by emphasizing the themes of egoism and the folly of human behavior within the confines of social propriety. As the narrative transitions into its first chapter, we meet Sir Willoughby Patterne, who is anxious about the familial legacy and expectations he carries. This anxiety is juxtaposed with his interactions with Lieutenant Crossjay Patterne, an underwhelming relative. The narrative hints at Willoughby's romantic entanglements and introduces Constantia Durham as his affianced, while simultaneously contrasting her beauty with the awkwardness of their social situation. The foundation is laid for a comedic exploration of love, ego, and societal expectations, promising a mix of charm and critique as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Meredith, George, 1828-1909
EBook No.: 1684
Published: Mar 1, 1999
Downloads: 254
Language: English
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Courtship -- Fiction
Subject: Egoism -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.