The Amazing Marriage is a novel by George Meredith that was first published in 1895. The story is set in rural England and follows the lives of two sisters, Diana and Lucy, who are both in love with the same man, Felix. However, when Felix proposes to Diana, Lucy decides to sacrifice her own happiness and encourages her sister to accept the proposal. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of marriage. It also delves into the social and cultural norms of Victorian England, particularly the role of ...
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The Amazing Marriage is a novel by George Meredith that was first published in 1895. The story is set in rural England and follows the lives of two sisters, Diana and Lucy, who are both in love with the same man, Felix. However, when Felix proposes to Diana, Lucy decides to sacrifice her own happiness and encourages her sister to accept the proposal. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of marriage. It also delves into the social and cultural norms of Victorian England, particularly the role of women in society and the pressures they faced to conform to certain expectations. As the story progresses, the reader is introduced to a cast of eccentric characters, including a wealthy landowner who is determined to marry Diana, a mysterious artist who captures Lucy's heart, and a group of gossipy villagers who are quick to judge and criticize. Overall, The Amazing Marriage is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into Victorian society and the challenges faced by women during that time period.THE twenty-first of June was the day appointed by Captain Kirby to carry off Countess Fanny, and the time midnight: and ten minutes to the stroke of twelve, Countess Fanny, as if she scorned to conceal that she was in a conspiracy with her grey- haired lover, notwithstanding that she was watched and guarded, left the Marchioness of Arpington's ball-room and was escorted downstairs by her brother Lord Levellier, sworn to baffle Kirby.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.
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