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The House Of Cobwebs

The House Of Cobwebs

Gissing, George

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ISBN10: 1162697725
ISBN13: 9781162697727
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 22
Weight: 0.13
Height: 0.05 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The House of Cobwebs is a novel written by George Gissing. The story is set in London and revolves around the life of a young man named Harold Biffen, who is a struggling writer. Harold is a solitary figure who spends most of his time in his shabby apartment, surrounded by books and manuscripts. He dreams of becoming a great writer but is constantly beset by financial troubles and a lack of recognition. Harold's life takes a turn when he meets a wealthy young woman named Amy Reardon. Amy is drawn to Harold's intellect and passion for literature, and the two become friends. However, their friendship is complicated by Amy's engagement to a wealthy businessman named Edmund Yule. As Harold and Amy's relationship deepens, they begin to explore the darker side of London's literary scene, encountering a cast of eccentric characters along the way. Harold becomes increasingly disillusioned with the world of publishing and struggles to reconcile his artistic ideals with the harsh realities of the industry. The House of Cobwebs is a poignant exploration of the struggles faced by artists and writers in late 19th-century London. Gissing's vivid descriptions of the city's literary scene and the characters who inhabit it make for a compelling read. The novel is a powerful commentary on the nature of creativity, ambition, and the pursuit of artistic excellence in a society that often values material success above all else.It seems a great pity that houses should be standing empty like that. Are they quite uninhabitable? Couldn't one camp here during this fine summer weather? To tell you the truth, I'm looking for a room -- as cheap a room as I can get. Could you let me one for the next three months?'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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