George Gissing

Veranilda (eBook, ePUB)

Intrigue and Turmoil in Ancient Italy: A Tale of Love and Loyalty

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

George Gissing's novel 'Veranilda' is a captivating historical fiction piece set in Italy during the Gothic Wars of the 6th century. The narrative intricately weaves together themes of love, loyalty, and political turmoil against the backdrop of a crumbling Roman Empire. Gissing's writing style is rich in detail and vivid imagery, transporting the reader to a distant past filled with intrigue and drama. The novel's exploration of societal tensions and personal struggles makes it a compelling read for those interested in historical fiction and Roman history. Gissing's meticulous research and attention to historical accuracy add depth and authenticity to the narrative, making 'Veranilda' a standout work in the genre. George Gissing, known for his realistic portrayals of everyday life in Victorian England, brings his unique perspective to this historical novel, providing readers with a fresh take on a lesser-known period in history. His exploration of power dynamics and human emotion adds a layer of complexity to the story, making it a thought-provoking and engaging read for fans of historical fiction and classic literature.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 283
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Mai 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066204037
• Artikelnr.: 58755786

Autorenporträt

George Gissing (1857-1903) was an English novelist, noted for the unflinching realism of his novels about the lower middle class. Gissing was educated at Owens College, Manchester, where his academic career was brilliant until he was expelled (and briefly imprisoned) for theft. The life of near poverty and constant drudgery-writing and teaching-that he led until the mid-1880s is described in the novels New Grub Street (1891) and The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft (1903). Before he was 21 he conceived the ambition of writing a long series of novels, somewhat in the manner of Balzac, whom he admired. The first of these, Workers in the Dawn, appeared in 1880, to be followed by 21 others. Between 1886 and 1895 he published one or more novels every year. He also wrote Charles Dickens: A Critical Study (1898), a perceptive piece of literary criticism. His work is serious-though not without a good deal of comic observation-and scrupulously honest. On the social position and psychology of women he is particularly acute: The Odd Women (1893) is a powerful study of female frustration. Gissing was deeply critical, in an almost wholly negative way, of contemporary society.