Project Gutenberg 2003-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 48 Meredith, George 1828 1909 Diana of the Crossways — Volume 1 This etext was produced by David Widger "Diana of the Crossways — Volume 1" by George Meredith is a novel written in the late 19th century that delves into the complexities of society, gender roles, and personal integrity. The story centers on the character of Diana Merion, a young and beautiful woman of Irish descent who finds herself embroiled in scandal and public scrutiny. Her wit, beauty, and complex personality make her both a target and a subject of admiration by various characters, each of whom navigates their perceptions and misconceptions about her. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the world of Diana through the reflections of various diarists who discuss her beauty and intelligence against the backdrop of societal expectations. The opening explores the nature of gossip and reputation, emphasizing how a witty woman can wield both power and vulnerability. Characters such as Mr. Redworth and Mr. Sullivan Smith are established, hinting at the dynamics of attraction, rivalry, and societal pressures faced by Diana. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the social events, such as the celebratory ball in Ireland, where we first see Diana's charm in action and the complications that arise when personal emotions clash with public perception. This rich introduction sets the stage for Diana's journey through love, societal judgment, and self-discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Psychological fiction Married women -- Fiction Political fiction Politicians -- Fiction Great Britain -- Fiction Separated people -- Fiction Scandals -- Fiction PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 232762 27872 2024-10-02T12:41:45.978907 2023-10-02T10:47:53.313901 text/html text/html 232755 27865 2024-10-02T12:41:46.218897 2023-10-02T10:47:53.441914 text/html text/html 177781 2024-10-02T12:41:53.195849 application/epub+zip 179456 2024-10-02T12:41:49.571866 application/epub+zip 158979 2024-10-02T12:41:48.320867 application/epub+zip 327363 2024-10-02T12:41:56.009847 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 310697 2024-10-02T12:41:52.427872 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 283587 2022-09-02T14:45:07.509494 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 214290 19887 2024-10-02T12:41:45.678903 2023-10-02T10:47:53.168899 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 194487 2024-06-13T03:26:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19228 2024-10-02T12:41:56.144823 application/rdf+xml 14350 2024-10-02T12:41:48.870854 image/jpeg 3402 2024-10-02T12:41:48.597878 image/jpeg 177189 2024-10-02T12:41:46.239896 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia