The Gentleman of Fifty and The Damsel of Nineteen (An early uncompleted…
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"The Gentleman of Fifty and The Damsel of Nineteen (An early uncompleted…)" by George Meredith is an unfinished novel that reflects the complexities of relationships and societal expectations in a genteel setting during the late 19th century. This work showcases the interactions between various characters, including the titular gentleman and a much younger woman, exploring themes of age, courtship, and the balance of intellect and emotion in romantic entanglements. The narrative begins
with a humorous scene involving a vicar and his wife, accidentally caught in a comical mishap, setting the tone for the exploration of human folly and enduring relationships. The main character, Mr. Pollingray, a fifty-year-old bachelor, grapples with feelings toward the young Alice Amble, whose vivacity and youthful innocence both captivates and unnerves him. This dynamic introduces elements of nostalgia and desire as Pollingray reflects on both past relationships and the possibility of a new one with Alice, capturing the essence of romantic tension rooted in generational differences. Through lively dialogue and vivid characterizations, Meredith crafts an insightful commentary on love, self-perception, and the inevitable passage of time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Meredith, George, 1828-1909 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Gentleman of Fifty and The Damsel of Nineteen (An early uncompleted fragment) |
| Credits | This etext was produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 4496 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-04496-5 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 405 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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