One Of Our Conquerors - George Meredith - Bog

One of Our Conquerors is a novel written by George Meredith that was first published in 1891. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Clara Middleton, who falls in love with Sir Willoughby Patterne, a wealthy and arrogant man. Despite his flaws, Clara agrees to marry him, but soon realizes that he is not the man she thought he was. As the story progresses, Clara becomes increasingly disillusioned with her husband and begins to question her own feelings. She finds solace in the company of Vernon Whitford, a former suitor who has always been in love with her. Together, they navigate the complexities of their relationships and the societal expectations that surround them.The novel explores themes of love, marriage, class, and gender roles in Victorian society. It also delves into the psychological and emotional struggles of its characters, as they try to reconcile their desires with the constraints of their social status. Overall, One of Our Conquerors is a thought-provoking and insightful read that offers a nuanced portrayal of the human experience.NESTA read her mother's face when Mrs. Victor entered the drawing-room to receive the guests. She saw a smooth fair surface, of the kind as much required by her father's eyes as innocuous air by his nostrils: and it was honest skin, not the deceptive feminine veiling, to make a dear man happy over his volcano. Mrs. Victor was to meet the friends with whom her feelings were at home, among whom her musical gifts gave her station.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.