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Romance · 1879 · English

The Egoist: A Comedy in Narrative

by George Meredith

About this book

Sir Willoughby Patterne expects marriage to confirm his own excellent opinion of himself. Clara Middleton’s engagement to him becomes increasingly uncomfortable as she discovers how little room his world leaves for her wishes.

This comedy of courtship studies vanity through the people forced to accommodate it. Visits, conversations, and attempted escapes reveal how a prospective bride can become trapped by the politeness of everyone around her.

Author
George Meredith
First published
1879
Category
Romance
Language
English

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