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Gissing, George
1857
1903
Gissing, George Robert
Will Warburton
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"Will Warburton" by George Gissing is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story follows the protagonist, Will Warburton, a man in his thirties who grapples with his return to daily life after a holiday in the Alps, reflecting on relationships and personal ambitions as he reintegrates into a complex social environment. The opening of the book introduces Will Warburton as he arrives home, where he promptly interacts with his servant, Mrs. Hopper, showcasing his friendly nature and some light humor about his travel. After dinner, Will engages in a flurry of letters that reveal various social connections, including his friend Norbert Franks, an artist whose romantic entanglements weigh heavily in the story. As conversations unfold, themes of ambition, artistic struggle, and domestic troubles emerge, painting a picture of Will's relationships and the dilemmas faced by those embarking on their creative and professional journeys. The stage is set for deeper exploration of these intertwined lives in the chapters to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
English fiction -- 19th century
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