GEORGE MEREDITH A STUDY

HANNAH LYNCH

George Meredith: A Study by Hannah Lynch offers an in-depth critical analysis of the life and work of the distinguished English novelist and poet George Meredith. Lynch explores Meredith's complex literary style, his unique approach to narrative structure, and the wide range of social and philosophical issues he addressed in his writing. Known for his sophisticated prose and psychological insight, Meredith's works often grapple with the intricacies of human relationships, moral dilemmas, and the shifting dynamics of society. This study examines how Meredith's works reflect the intellectual and cultural climate of his time, and how his contributions to literature have influenced subsequent generations of writers. Lynch's scholarly examination provides readers with a greater appreciation for Meredith's place in English literary history and offers critical insights into his approach to storytelling, character development, and thematic exploration.

Table of contents

• ROSAMOND VENNING.
• PREFACE.
• CHAPTER I. THE GRADUAL RECOGNITION OF GEORGE MEREDITH AS A NOVELIST.
• CHAPTER II. MEREDITH’S STYLE AND INFLUENCE.
• CHAPTER III. THE NOVELS OF GEORGE MEREDITH: ‘RICHARD FEVEREL’ AND ‘RHODA FLEMING.’
• CHAPTER IV. ‘EVAN HARRINGTON,’ ‘THE ADVENTURES OF HARRY RICHMOND,’ ‘SANDRA BELLONI,’ AND ‘BEAUCHAMP’S CAREER.’
• CHAPTER V. ‘THE EGOIST,’ ‘DIANA OF THE CROSSWAYS,’ ‘TRAGIC COMEDIANS,’ AND ‘SHAVING OF SHAGPAT.’
• CHAPTER VI. GEORGE MEREDITH’S MEN AND WOMEN.