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The Egoist is a tragicomical novel by George Meredith published in 1879. [1] [2] Synopsis. The novel recounts the story of self-absorbed Sir Willoughby Patterne and his attempts at marriage; jilted by his first bride-to-be, he vacillates between the sentimental Laetitia Dale and the strong-willed Clara Middleton.
- George Meredith
- 1879
The Egoist, comic novel by George Meredith, published in three volumes in 1879. The novel is one of Meredith’s most popular works and concerns the egoism of Sir Willoughby Patterne, an inane and conceited man who wants to marry someone worthy of him.
- George Meredith
- 1879
Meredith saw egoism as the great enemy of truth, feeling and progress, and comedy as the great dissolver of artifice. The Egoist is the extreme expression of his recurrent theme: the defeat of egoism by the power of comedy. Show more.
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10 de nov. de 2020 · The egoist : a comedy in narrative. by. Meredith, George, 1828-1909. Publication date. 1916. Publisher. New York : Scribner's. Collection. marygrovecollege; internetarchivebooks; americana.
5 de set. de 2023 · The Egoist is a Victorian-era novel by George Meredith that depicts the romantic and comedic adventures of Sir Willoughby Patterne, a self-centered man who seeks a suitable wife. The novel explores themes of egoism, hypocrisy, humility, and love through Patterne's interactions with various women, such as Constantia, Clara, and Laetitia.
1 de mar. de 1999 · A classic novel by the Victorian writer George Meredith, The Egoist explores the themes of love, egoism and social criticism. Read or download this public domain eBook for free in various formats.
5 de set. de 2023 · Learn how George Meredith's novel The Egoist explores the theme of propriety in Victorian society. Find out how the characters Sir Willoughby Patterne and Laetitia exemplify robust propriety in their relationship.
