Diana of the Crossways — Volume 1: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Diana of the Crossways — Volume 1 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Meredith, George (1828–1909).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Diana of the Crossways — Volume 1" by George Meredith is a novel published in 1885, based on socialite Caroline Norton's life. Beautiful and intelligent Diana Warwick becomes entangled in political and social scandal when her efforts to help her husband through a friendship with a Cabinet minister backfire. Attempting to live independently as a writer, she finds her involvement in politics leads to both personal and public catastrophe. The work has been described as a feminist novel exploring themes of women's agency and independence.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Diana of the Crossways — Volume 1
- Author credits: Meredith, George (1828–1909)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Great Britain -- Fiction
- Married women -- Fiction
- Political fiction
- Politicians -- Fiction
- Psychological fiction
- Scandals -- Fiction
- Separated people -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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