George Meredith

George Meredith (12 February 1828–18 May 1909) was an English novelist and poet born in Portsmouth. Educated in England and at a school in Neuwied, Germany, he developed an early interest in literature and German culture before establishing himself as a writer in Victorian England.

Meredith first gained attention as a poet, later building a strong reputation for novels known for their wit, intricate prose, and psychological depth. His best-known works include Modern Love, The Egoist: A Comedy in Narrative, The Ordeal of Richard Feverel, and the poem The Lark Ascending. He spent his later years at Box Hill in Surrey, where he died in 1909.