Project Gutenberg 2003-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 278 Gissing, George 1857 1903 Gissing, George Robert Born in Exile Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Born_in_Exile Produced by Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines. "Born in Exile" by George Gissing is a novel set in the late 19th century, exploring themes of education, class dynamics, and personal ambition. The book introduces the reader to Godwin Peak, a bright but sensitive young man navigating the competitive environment of Whitelaw College and the broader socioeconomic landscape of Victorian England. As Godwin strives for academic recognition, he also grapples with the harsh realities of his upbringing and the expectations placed upon him, especially in relation to his family's lower-middle-class background. The opening of the novel presents the ceremonial conclusion of an academic session at Whitelaw College, establishing a vibrant atmosphere filled with diverse characters, including Godwin and the Warricombe family. The narrative details the interactions among students and faculty during the prize distribution, showcasing Godwin's achievements contrasted against his rival, Bruno Chilvers. Amidst public accolades, Godwin's internal struggles surface, marked by feelings of inadequacy and the burden of familial expectations, particularly from his unrefined uncle, Andrew Peak. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for Godwin's journey, posing critical questions about social status, personal integrity, and the pursuit of knowledge in a society rife with class distinctions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction English fiction -- 19th century PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 1005899 2025-08-02T11:52:23.950831 text/html 999538 2020-12-28T02:43:29 text/html 448832 2025-08-02T11:52:35.361747 application/epub+zip 467047 2025-08-02T11:52:26.151837 application/epub+zip 467047 2025-08-02T11:52:24.827862 application/epub+zip 771700 2025-08-02T11:52:42.753745 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 742820 2025-08-02T11:52:34.511808 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 711724 2022-09-02T15:08:08.349760 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 946739 2025-08-02T11:52:21.234874 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 946670 2020-12-28T02:43:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18655 2025-08-02T11:52:42.888713 application/rdf+xml 10799 2025-08-02T11:52:25.377810 image/jpeg 3070 2025-08-02T11:52:25.090819 image/jpeg 375325 2020-12-28T02:43:29 application/octet-stream application/zip 367879 2020-12-28T02:43:29 application/octet-stream application/zip 437666 2025-08-02T11:52:24.032799 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