Sleeping Fires - George Gissing - Bog

Sleeping Fires is a novel written by George Gissing, first published in 1895. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Nancy Lord, who is married to a wealthy businessman named Horace Lord. Despite her comfortable lifestyle, Nancy feels unfulfilled and dissatisfied with her life. She longs for adventure and excitement, which she finds in the form of a young artist named Felix Rye.As Nancy becomes more involved with Felix, she begins to question her marriage and the choices she has made in her life. She also becomes aware of the limitations placed on women in Victorian society and the lack of opportunities available to them. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, gender roles, and societal expectations.Gissing's writing is known for its realism and attention to detail, and Sleeping Fires is no exception. The novel provides a vivid portrayal of life in Victorian England, including the social and economic conditions of the time. It also offers a nuanced exploration of the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of navigating societal norms and expectations.Overall, Sleeping Fires is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the world of Victorian England and the struggles faced by women during that time period. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and those interested in exploring the themes of love, marriage, and gender roles.Were the lady in town he might receive an answer by the evening of next day. But the day passed, and no letter arrived for him. A second day went by; and only on the morning of the third was there put into his hand a small envelope, which he knew at a glance to be the reply he awaited. He opened it with nervous haste. Lady Revill apologised for her delay; she was in the west of England, and would not be back in town until Saturday evening. But if Mr. Langley could conveniently call at eleven on Monday morning, it would give her pleasure to see him.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.