Lord Ormont and His Aminta — Volume 3

"Lord Ormont and His Aminta — Volume 3" by George Meredith is a novel written during the late 19th century, reflecting the societal norms and interpersonal dynamics of its time. The story revolves around the complex relationships of its characters, notably Lord Ormont and his wife, Aminta, as well as other figures from their social circle. Themes of honor, pride, and the distinctions of social classes are intricately intertwined, setting the stage for a narrative filled with both personal and societal challenges. The opening of the novel introduces a lively dining scene where characters like Lord Ormont, his wife Aminta, and Mrs. Lawrence discuss an intriguing letter from some schoolboys, which reveals a tale of heroism by children from their school. This letter sparks debate over bravery and societal responsibility, providing insight into each character's personality — particularly Lord Ormont's stoicism and Aminta's emotional responses. The atmosphere combines humor and tension, as the characters navigate their social roles while hinting at deeper undercurrents of loyalty and respect. This rich introduction sets the groundwork for exploring the evolving dynamics of love and social expectation as the story unfolds. (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.