George Gissing

The Town Traveller (eBook, ePUB)

A Realistic Portrait of Victorian Society and Working Class Struggles

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

George Gissing's novel, 'The Town Traveller', is a poignant exploration of societal class struggles and the impact of industrialization in late 19th-century England. Gissing's literary style is characterized by its realism and attention to detail, creating vivid depictions of urban life during this period. The novel serves as a commentary on the harsh realities faced by the working class and the challenges they encounter in a rapidly changing world. With themes of social inequality and the quest for personal fulfillment, 'The Town Traveller' offers a compelling narrative that resonates with readers interested in the complexities of the Victorian era. George Gissing's background as a working-class writer provides insight into the struggles portrayed in the novel, adding depth and authenticity to the characters and their experiences. His firsthand knowledge of the societal issues he addresses in the book gives the narrative a sense of authenticity and emotional depth. I recommend 'The Town Traveller' to readers seeking a thought-provoking exploration of class dynamics and personal identity in 19th-century England.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 231
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066156176
• Artikelnr.: 58757433

Autorenporträt

George Robert Gissing (1857 - 1903) was an English novelist who published 23 novels between 1880 and 1903. Gissing also worked as a teacher and tutor throughout his life. He published his first novel, Workers in the Dawn, in 1880. His best known novels, which are published in modern editions, include The Nether World (1889), New Grub Street (1891), and The Odd Women (1893). According to his pupil Austin Harrison, from 1882 Gissing made a decent living by teaching and tales of his fight with poverty, including some of his own remembrances, were untrue. The issue of his supposed poverty may be explained by Gissing's attitude to teaching, which he felt robbed him of valuable writing time which he limited as much as possible and by poor management of his finances.