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A Village Hampden V2 (1890)

A Village Hampden V2 (1890)

Gissing, Algernon

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1120134668
ISBN13: 9781120134660
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 326
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.68 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Village Hampden V2 is a novel written by Algernon Gissing and published in 1890. It is the second volume in a two-part series that follows the life of a young man named Leonard Datchet, who comes from a lower-middle-class family in rural England. The story takes place in the late 19th century and explores themes of social class, love, and ambition.In this volume, Leonard has moved to London to pursue his passion for writing and to try to make a name for himself in literary circles. He struggles to find success and is forced to confront the harsh realities of life in the city, including poverty, loneliness, and disappointment. However, his determination and hard work eventually pay off, and he begins to gain recognition for his writing.Throughout the novel, Leonard also grapples with his romantic feelings for two women: the beautiful and wealthy Isabel Pole, and the intelligent and independent Miriam Baske. His relationships with both women are complicated by their differing social backgrounds and the expectations of their families and society.A Village Hampden V2 is a poignant and insightful portrayal of the challenges faced by young people in Victorian England, as they try to navigate the complexities of love, ambition, and social class. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and historical fiction.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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