The Egoist: A Comedy In Narrative
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Pink dust jacket present, slight wear on edges. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A cornerstone of Victorian literature, The Egoist: A Comedy in Narrative presents a brilliantly satirical portrait of Sir Willoughby Patterne, a wealthy and self-absorbed English gentleman whose inflated sense of self-worth gradually unravels his romantic and social ambitions. George Meredith constructs a razor-sharp comedy of manners, chronicling the romantic entanglements and power struggles between Sir Willoughby and the spirited Clara Middleton, who seeks to free herself from an ill-conceived engagement. Written with a wit that is both incisive and elegant, the novel argues that egotism is not merely a personal failing but a social disease that corrupts every relationship it touches. Meredith's prose, dense with aphorism and irony, rewards patient readers with profound psychological insight into the Victorian ruling class. This World's Classics edition, with an introduction by Lord Dunsany, presents this landmark work in an authoritative and accessible format.
Author: George Meredith
Format: Hardback
Genre: Classic fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Pink dust jacket present, slight wear on edges. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A cornerstone of Victorian literature, The Egoist: A Comedy in Narrative presents a brilliantly satirical portrait of Sir Willoughby Patterne, a wealthy and self-absorbed English gentleman whose inflated sense of self-worth gradually unravels his romantic and social ambitions. George Meredith constructs a razor-sharp comedy of manners, chronicling the romantic entanglements and power struggles between Sir Willoughby and the spirited Clara Middleton, who seeks to free herself from an ill-conceived engagement. Written with a wit that is both incisive and elegant, the novel argues that egotism is not merely a personal failing but a social disease that corrupts every relationship it touches. Meredith's prose, dense with aphorism and irony, rewards patient readers with profound psychological insight into the Victorian ruling class. This World's Classics edition, with an introduction by Lord Dunsany, presents this landmark work in an authoritative and accessible format.