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Set against the backdrop of Victorian England, the novel explores the struggles of two writers, Edwin Reardon and Jasper Milvain, as they navigate the harsh realities of literary ambition and financial pressure. Reardon clings to his artistic integrity while facing personal and professional failures, leading to the collapse of his marriage. In contrast, Milvain prioritizes economic success, risking his relationship with Marian Yule. Their intertwined fates highlight the enduring conflict between artistic ideals and the demands of survival in a changing literary landscape.
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New Grub Street, George Robert Gissing
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- New Grub Street
- Language
- English
- Authors
- George Robert Gissing
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 492
- ISBN13
- 9781513206103
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of Victorian England, the novel explores the struggles of two writers, Edwin Reardon and Jasper Milvain, as they navigate the harsh realities of literary ambition and financial pressure. Reardon clings to his artistic integrity while facing personal and professional failures, leading to the collapse of his marriage. In contrast, Milvain prioritizes economic success, risking his relationship with Marian Yule. Their intertwined fates highlight the enduring conflict between artistic ideals and the demands of survival in a changing literary landscape.