The Gentleman of Fifty and The Damsel of Nineteen (An early uncompleted fragment): Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Gentleman of Fifty and The Damsel of Nineteen (An early uncompleted fragment): author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Gentleman of Fifty and The Damsel of Nineteen (An early uncompleted fragment) is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Meredith, George (1828–1909).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"The Gentleman of Fifty and The Damsel of Nineteen (An early uncompleted…)" by George Meredith is an unfinished novel that reflects the complexities of relationships and societal expectations in a genteel setting during the late 19th century. This work showcases the interactions between various characters, including the titular gentleman and a much younger woman, exploring themes of age, courtship, and the balance of intellect and emotion in romantic entanglements. The narrative begins with a humorous scene involving a vicar and his wife, accidentally caught in a comical mishap, setting the tone for the exploration of human folly and enduring relationships. The main character, Mr. Pollingray, a fifty-year-old bachelor, grapples with feelings toward the young Alice Amble, whose vivacity and youthful innocence both captivates and unnerves him. This dynamic introduces elements of nostalgia and desire as Pollingray reflects on both past relationships and the possibility of a new one with Alice, capturing the essence of romantic tension rooted in generational differences. Through lively dialogue and vivid characterizations, Meredith crafts an insightful commentary on love, self-perception, and the inevitable passage of time.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Gentleman of Fifty and The Damsel of Nineteen (An early uncompleted fragment)
- Author credits: Meredith, George (1828–1909)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- English fiction -- 19th century
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
