The Paying Guest - George Gissing - Bog

The Paying Guest is a novel written by George Gissing, first published in 1895. The story is set in London in the late Victorian era and follows the life of a young woman named Louise Derrick who is forced to take in a paying guest to make ends meet. The guest, a young man named Leonard, soon becomes a source of fascination for Louise and she finds herself drawn to him despite her better judgment.As their relationship deepens, Louise is forced to confront the realities of her situation and the societal expectations that threaten to keep her from pursuing her desires. Meanwhile, Leonard struggles with his own demons and the secrets he keeps hidden from Louise.The Paying Guest is a compelling exploration of the complexities of love, desire, and social class in Victorian England. Gissing's vivid descriptions of London life and his nuanced portrayal of his characters make this novel a classic of late 19th-century literature.At breakfast her behaviour was marked with excessive decorum. To the ordinary civilities of her host and hostess she replied softly, modestly, in the manner of a very young and timid girl; save when addressed, she kept silence, and sat with head inclined; a virginal freshness breathed about her; she ate very little, and that without her usual gusto, but rather as if performing a dainty ceremony. Her eyes never moved in Mumford's direction.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.