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Title: Diana of the Crossways — Volume 4
Note: Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: This etext was produced by David Widger
Summary: "Diana of the Crossways — Volume 4" by George Meredith is a novel written in the late 19th century that continues the story of Diana Warwick, a complex character navigating the challenges of love, societal expectations, and personal ambition. The narrative addresses themes of gender, class, and political dynamics, reflecting the social mores and intricacies of the period through Diana's relationships and decisions. The beginning of this volume opens with a series of letters exchanged among characters that hint at rising tensions surrounding health, relationships, and social status. Lady Wathin seeks reassurance about her cousin's condition, revealing a web of social connections and rivalries. We are introduced to the characters' perceptions of Diana, focusing on her prowess as a writer and her intricate relationships, particularly with Percy Dacier. The dialogue hints at political undertones, and Diana's internal conflicts are highlighted through her friendships and romantic entanglements, setting the stage for critical developments in her life and the lives of those around her. This opening effectively establishes the novel's exploration of personal and societal crises as the characters engage in witty and revealing banter. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Meredith, George, 1828-1909
EBook No.: 4468
Published: Sep 1, 2003
Downloads: 40
Language: English
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Married women -- Fiction
Subject: Political fiction
Subject: Politicians -- Fiction
Subject: Great Britain -- Fiction
Subject: Separated people -- Fiction
Subject: Scandals -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Diana of the Crossways — Volume 4
Note: Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: This etext was produced by David Widger
Summary: "Diana of the Crossways — Volume 4" by George Meredith is a novel written in the late 19th century that continues the story of Diana Warwick, a complex character navigating the challenges of love, societal expectations, and personal ambition. The narrative addresses themes of gender, class, and political dynamics, reflecting the social mores and intricacies of the period through Diana's relationships and decisions. The beginning of this volume opens with a series of letters exchanged among characters that hint at rising tensions surrounding health, relationships, and social status. Lady Wathin seeks reassurance about her cousin's condition, revealing a web of social connections and rivalries. We are introduced to the characters' perceptions of Diana, focusing on her prowess as a writer and her intricate relationships, particularly with Percy Dacier. The dialogue hints at political undertones, and Diana's internal conflicts are highlighted through her friendships and romantic entanglements, setting the stage for critical developments in her life and the lives of those around her. This opening effectively establishes the novel's exploration of personal and societal crises as the characters engage in witty and revealing banter. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Meredith, George, 1828-1909
EBook No.: 4468
Published: Sep 1, 2003
Downloads: 40
Language: English
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Married women -- Fiction
Subject: Political fiction
Subject: Politicians -- Fiction
Subject: Great Britain -- Fiction
Subject: Separated people -- Fiction
Subject: Scandals -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.