Will Warburton by George Gissing
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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. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gissing, George, 1857-1903 |
|---|---|
| Title | Will Warburton |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Warburton |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | English fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 4310 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 336 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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