George Meredith: A Study

A warm, conversational guide to the life and work of one of England’s most intriguing novelists, this study begins with the author’s own recollection of a lecture that sparked a deeper investigation. Written in a letter‑like tone, it invites readers to share the writer’s enthusiasm for George Meredith, while gently reminding us of the balance between passionate admiration and measured critique.

The book unfolds across six concise chapters, each tracing a different facet of Meredith’s literary legacy. From his early emergence as a serious novelist to the distinctive style that shaped his contemporaries, the author examines key works such as Richard Feverel, Rhoda Fleming, and The Egoist. Along the way, she offers insights into the men and women who populated his stories, providing a clear, accessible portrait of a writer whose “light” fiction bears a surprisingly profound philosophical hue.