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Meanwhile: The Picture of a Lady
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025829272
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 326
Weight: 1.39
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Meanwhile: The Picture of a Lady is a thought-provoking novel by H. G. Wells that captures the intellectual and political climate of the mid-1920s. Set against the backdrop of the General Strike of 1926 in Britain and the rising tide of fascism in Italy, the narrative follows a group of affluent expatriates gathered at a villa on the Italian Riviera. Through their conversations and personal transformations, Wells explores the tension between private lives and public responsibilities.
The central character, Cynthia Rylands, undergoes a profound awakening as she navigates the complexities of her marriage and the shifting social order of the modern world. Combining elements of social satire with philosophical inquiry, the work examines the necessity of action in a world on the brink of significant change. Wells uses the microcosm of the villa to mirror the macrocosm of a turbulent Europe, offering a sophisticated look at the struggle for idealism amidst political unrest. Meanwhile: The Picture of a Lady remains a significant example of Wells's late-period literary realism, showcasing his deep concern for the future of civilization and the role of the individual within it.
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