Project Gutenberg 2003-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 125 Meredith, George 1828 1909 Diana of the Crossways — Volume 1 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diana_of_the_Crossways This etext was produced by David Widger "Diana of the Crossways — Volume 1" by George Meredith is a novel written in the late 19th century that delves into the complexities of society, gender roles, and personal integrity. The story centers on the character of Diana Merion, a young and beautiful woman of Irish descent who finds herself embroiled in scandal and public scrutiny. Her wit, beauty, and complex personality make her both a target and a subject of admiration by various characters, each of whom navigates their perceptions and misconceptions about her. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the world of Diana through the reflections of various diarists who discuss her beauty and intelligence against the backdrop of societal expectations. The opening explores the nature of gossip and reputation, emphasizing how a witty woman can wield both power and vulnerability. Characters such as Mr. Redworth and Mr. Sullivan Smith are established, hinting at the dynamics of attraction, rivalry, and societal pressures faced by Diana. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the social events, such as the celebratory ball in Ireland, where we first see Diana's charm in action and the complications that arise when personal emotions clash with public perception. This rich introduction sets the stage for Diana's journey through love, societal judgment, and self-discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Psychological fiction Married women -- Fiction Political fiction Politicians -- Fiction Great Britain -- Fiction Separated people -- Fiction Scandals -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 232934 2025-08-02T11:31:04.480781 text/html 232755 2025-01-09T00:25:17.108282 text/html 177857 2025-08-02T11:31:10.921727 application/epub+zip 179450 2025-08-02T11:31:07.537745 application/epub+zip 158972 2025-08-02T11:31:06.415759 application/epub+zip 327323 2025-08-02T11:31:13.502715 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 310697 2025-08-02T11:31:10.201771 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 283587 2022-09-02T14:45:07.509494 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 214290 2025-08-02T11:31:04.158753 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 194487 2024-06-13T03:26:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17818 2025-08-02T11:31:13.631708 application/rdf+xml 14350 2025-08-02T11:31:06.916731 image/jpeg 3402 2025-08-02T11:31:06.659752 image/jpeg 177248 2025-08-02T11:31:04.534792 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia