Diana Of The Crossways, V4
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ISBN10: 9354847854
ISBN13: 9789354847851
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Aug 5 2021
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789354847851
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Aug 5 2021
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A sharp, compassionate anatomy of life in late Victorian drawing rooms. A beacon for readers who relish a realist British novel that sifts ambition, illusion and duty with equal measure. Diana Of The Crossways remains a defining example of the Victorian social novel, a satirical societal portrait that moves with wit and moral nerve. Meredith dissects marriage and society, gender roles and identity, and the delicate architecture of reputation inside a world of London high society and the broader nineteenth century Britain. This restored edition reveals a work that is at once a intimate study and a broader meditation on power, class, and conscience. Readers will find a lucid, piercing voice that resonates like Trollope while looking forward to modern novelistic psychology. The book's value endures: it is not merely a text to study, but a living mirror of how we navigate status, love, and public perception. Its themes suit casual readers discovering a master at his craft and classic literature collectors seeking a historically significant, culturally rich artefact. Suitable for university study and book club discussions alike, it stands as more than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure, restored for today's and future generations. This is a true touchstone for fans of realist literature and for anyone exploring the complexities of nineteenth century britain.
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