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The Egoist: A Comedy in Narrative
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Classic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025628219
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 540
Weight: 1.65
Height: 1.09 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Egoist is a brilliant masterpiece of psychological insight and social satire, presented by George Meredith as a sophisticated comedy in narrative. The story centers on the life of Sir Willoughby Patterne, a wealthy and pathologically self-absorbed baronet whose profound narcissism serves as the focal point for a sharp critique of Victorian high society. As Willoughby seeks a wife to adorn his estate and stroke his ego, he finds himself entangled in complex relationships with the spirited Clara Middleton and the devoted Laetitia Dale.
Through witty dialogue and intricate prose, Meredith explores themes of vanity, gender dynamics, and the suffocating constraints of social expectation. The novel is celebrated for its deep character studies and its innovative approach to internal monologue, marking a significant evolution in the English novel. The Egoist remains an enduring study of human nature, exposing the follies of the individual ego with both humor and surgical precision. It stands as a landmark work of 19th-century fiction, offering readers a profound look at the masks people wear in the pursuit of status and love.
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