The Tragic Comedians: A Study in a Well-known Story — Complete by George Meredith

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Author Meredith, George, 1828-1909
Title The Tragic Comedians: A Study in a Well-known Story — Complete
Note Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Tragic Comedians: A Study in a Well-known Story — Complete" by George Meredith is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around Clotilde von Rudiger, a young woman of aristocratic background, whose complex emotional landscape is set against a backdrop of romantic entanglements and societal expectations. The novel explores themes of love, identity, and the intersections of personal desire with social constraints, particularly through Clotilde's relationships with notable characters such as Prince Marko Romaris and Alvan, a demagogue whose controversial reputation complicates her affections. At the start of the narrative, we meet Clotilde, an attractive young woman caught in a whirlwind of romantic pursuits, displaying a pronounced dissatisfaction with her suitors. Her awakening begins upon encountering Prince Marko at the Hungarian Baths, leading to shifting emotions as she falls in love with the goodness she perceives in him. However, this romantic tension is soon complicated by the presence of Alvan, a captivating figure with a notorious reputation, whose magnetic personality both intrigues and frightens her. Clotilde's initial impressions of both Marko and Alvan set the stage for a deeper exploration of her desires and the societal expectations that may confine them. The opening portion paints a rich portrait of Clotilde's inner struggles and the dynamics of her world, inviting readers to ponder the interplay of tragedy and comedy in her unfolding story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English fiction -- 19th century
Subject Lassalle, Ferdinand, 1825-1864 -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 4464
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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