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Letters of George Gissing to Members of His Family
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ISBN13: 9781025795713
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 430
Weight: 1.32
Height: 0.87 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Letters of George Gissing to Members of His Family offers an intimate and revealing look into the personal life and inner thoughts of one of the late Victorian era's most significant novelists. Known for his unflinching realism and depictions of the literary underclass in masterpieces such as New Grub Street, George Gissing reveals a more vulnerable and domestic side of his character through this extensive collection of private correspondence.
The letters, primarily addressed to his siblings and parents, span the duration of his professional life, tracing his intellectual development, his frequent travels across Europe, and the persistent financial and emotional hardships that shadowed his career. Readers gain deep insights into Gissing's creative process, his literary ambitions, and his complex reactions to the social and cultural shifts of the late 19th century. This collection serves as an essential primary source for understanding the man behind the novels, providing a bridge between his public literary output and his private struggles. The volume is an invaluable resource for scholars of Victorian literature and admirers of Gissing's work, illuminating the dedication and sacrifice required to sustain a life of letters during a period of profound transition.
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