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Will Warburton: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

Will Warburton: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

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Will Warburton is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Gissing, George (1857–1903).

Catalogue synopsis

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"Will Warburton" by George Gissing is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story follows the protagonist, Will Warburton, a man in his thirties who grapples with his return to daily life after a holiday in the Alps, reflecting on relationships and personal ambitions as he reintegrates into a complex social environment. The opening of the book introduces Will Warburton as he arrives home, where he promptly interacts with his servant, Mrs. Hopper, showcasing his friendly nature and some light humor about his travel. After dinner, Will engages in a flurry of letters that reveal various social connections, including his friend Norbert Franks, an artist whose romantic entanglements weigh heavily in the story. As conversations unfold, themes of ambition, artistic struggle, and domestic troubles emerge, painting a picture of Will's relationships and the dilemmas faced by those embarking on their creative and professional journeys. The stage is set for deeper exploration of these intertwined lives in the chapters to come.

Book and edition facts

  • Title: Will Warburton
  • Author credits: Gissing, George (1857–1903)
  • Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

  • England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
  • English fiction -- 19th century

Gutenberg collections

  • Category: British Literature
  • Category: Novels

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