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The Romantic Comedians
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025959535
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 360
Weight: 1.50
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Romantic Comedians is a sophisticated social satire set in the aristocratic society of Queenborough, Virginia. The novel explores the poignant and often humorous tensions between aging Victorian ideals and the shifting morals of the post-World War I era. The story follows Judge Gamaliel Bland Honeywell, a sixty-five-year-old widower who, despite his lifelong devotion to tradition, finds himself captivated by the youthful and impulsive Annabel Upchurch.
Through the Judge's ill-fated pursuit of renewed youth and Annabel's restless search for happiness, Ellen Glasgow masterfully deconstructs the myths of the Old South. The narrative offers a sharp-witted examination of marriage, the fragility of male vanity, and the inevitable clash between generations. With its elegant prose and keen psychological insight, The Romantic Comedians stands as a landmark of Southern literature, showcasing Glasgow's ability to blend irony with a deep understanding of the human heart. This work remains a compelling study of the follies that arise when romantic illusions collide with the stark realities of changing times.
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