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Title: The Tragic Comedians: A Study in a Well-known Story — Volume 1

Note: Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Summary: "The Tragic Comedians: A Study in a Well-known Story — Volume 1" by George Meredith is a novel written in the late 19th century. It explores the complexities of human nature, love, and social dynamics through the experiences of its main character, Clotilde von Rudiger, a spirited young woman of aristocratic background who navigates the tumultuous waters of affection and ambition as she becomes entangled with two distinct males: the charming Prince Marko and the controversial demagogue Alvan. The opening of the novel introduces themes of perception and societal expectations while establishing Clotilde's character as both ambitious and conflicted. She is depicted as a woman who feels the weight of her coquetry and societal pressures, struggling to find her own identity amid the expectations of her aristocratic milieu. As her initial interactions unfold, we witness her fascination with a striking yet seemingly impractical love for Alvan, who represents the 'fantastical' aspect of human nature, contrasting with the more conservative Prince Marko. The narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of passion, societal constraints, and the personal battles that arise when love encounters the harsh realities of social status and tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Meredith, George, 1828-1909

EBook No.: 4461

Published: Sep 1, 2003

Downloads: 42

Language: English

Subject: English fiction -- 19th century

Subject: Lassalle, Ferdinand, 1825-1864 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The Tragic Comedians: A Study in a Well-known Story — Volume 1

Note: Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Summary: "The Tragic Comedians: A Study in a Well-known Story — Volume 1" by George Meredith is a novel written in the late 19th century. It explores the complexities of human nature, love, and social dynamics through the experiences of its main character, Clotilde von Rudiger, a spirited young woman of aristocratic background who navigates the tumultuous waters of affection and ambition as she becomes entangled with two distinct males: the charming Prince Marko and the controversial demagogue Alvan. The opening of the novel introduces themes of perception and societal expectations while establishing Clotilde's character as both ambitious and conflicted. She is depicted as a woman who feels the weight of her coquetry and societal pressures, struggling to find her own identity amid the expectations of her aristocratic milieu. As her initial interactions unfold, we witness her fascination with a striking yet seemingly impractical love for Alvan, who represents the 'fantastical' aspect of human nature, contrasting with the more conservative Prince Marko. The narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of passion, societal constraints, and the personal battles that arise when love encounters the harsh realities of social status and tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Meredith, George, 1828-1909

EBook No.: 4461

Published: Sep 1, 2003

Downloads: 42

Language: English

Subject: English fiction -- 19th century

Subject: Lassalle, Ferdinand, 1825-1864 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.