Project Gutenberg 2017-03-25 Public domain in the USA. 165 Gissing, George 1857 1903 Gissing, George Robert Isabel Clarendon, Vol. 1 (of 2) Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive "Isabel Clarendon, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by George Gissing is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Isabel Clarendon, whose life unfolds from her marriage to Mr. Eustace Clarendon, an ambitious yet somewhat cynical Member of Parliament, to her struggles during his long illness and eventual death. The narrative weaves a tapestry of social dynamics, emotional trials, and the search for identity amid societal expectations. At the start of the novel, we meet Bernard Kingcote, a reflective young man exploring the picturesque countryside on a summer day. During his walk, he experiences a moment that captivates his attention—a young artist sketching outside a quaint, old-fashioned cottage. Despite initial disappointment in her appearance, Kingcote is intrigued by her demeanor, which hints at a deeper complexity. The narrative also introduces Mr. and Mrs. Vissian, the local rector and his wife, who become key figures in the social landscape that Isabel inhabits. As the story unfolds, we learn of Isabel’s difficult past, her marriage, and the expectations placed upon her, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of her character and relationships in the chapters to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Upper class -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 430015 2025-07-21T14:13:11.307395 text/html 429156 2024-10-23T01:54:33 text/html 279783 2025-07-21T14:13:16.265392 application/epub+zip 285117 2025-07-21T14:13:12.191400 application/epub+zip 205548 2025-07-21T14:13:11.798424 application/epub+zip 402299 2025-07-21T14:13:19.663431 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 373971 2025-07-21T14:13:15.858388 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 295928 2022-09-24T19:34:12.088638 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 364707 2025-07-21T14:13:10.672446 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 344867 2024-10-23T01:54:33 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17184 2025-07-21T14:13:19.786414 application/rdf+xml 8205 2025-07-21T14:13:11.885405 image/jpeg 1802 2025-07-21T14:13:11.841422 image/jpeg 254341 2025-07-21T14:13:11.347403 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