The Amazing Marriage — Complete

"The Amazing Marriage — Complete" by George Meredith is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins with the colorful and scandalous elopement of the beautiful Countess of Cressett with the adventurous Old Buccaneer, Kirby, against the backdrop of societal scrutiny and family disapproval. Through this narrative, the book explores themes of love, honor, and societal expectations, primarily focusing on the characters involved in this tumultuous romance. The beginning of the novel introduces us to the intriguing world of upper-class society, where the Countess's charm captivates those around her. As the tale unfolds, Dame Gossip emerges as the narrative's chorus, chronicling the Countess's famed exploits, her close bond with her brother Lord Levellier, and the thrilling consequences of her clandestine affair with Kirby. The tension heightens as the Countess's secretive plans are revealed, leading her to execute an audacious escape, showcasing her spirit and desafío. With vivid character sketches and dramatic developments, the opening portion sets the stage for a rich exploration of human emotion intertwined with the complexities of class and reputation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

George Meredith was an English novelist and poet of the Victorian era. At first, his focus was poetry, influenced by John Keats among others, but Meredith gradually established a reputation as a novelist. The Ordeal of Richard Feverel (1859) briefly scandalised Victorian literary circles. Of his later novels, the most enduring is The Egoist (1879), though in his lifetime his greatest success was Diana of the Crossways (1885). His novels were innovative in their attention to characters' psychology, and also portrayed social change. His style, in both poetry and prose, was noted for its syntactic complexity; Oscar Wilde likened it to "chaos illumined by brilliant flashes of lightning". Meredith was an encourager of other novelists, as well as an influence on them; among those to benefit were Robert Louis Stevenson and George Gissing. Meredith was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature seven times.