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The Tragic Comedians
Hardcover
RomanceGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781026044360
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 208
Weight: 1.03
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Tragic Comedians is a compelling novel by George Meredith that explores the intricate intersection of political fervor and romantic obsession. Based on the real-life romance of German socialist Ferdinand Lassalle and Helene von Dönniges, the story follows Sigismund Alvan, a brilliant and charismatic leader of a burgeoning political movement. His life takes a dramatic turn when he falls passionately in love with Clotilde von RÃ1/4diger, a woman whose aristocratic background and family expectations stand in stark contrast to Alvan's radical world.
The work delves deep into the psychological complexities of its protagonists, examining how ego, societal pressure, and misunderstandings can dismantle even the most powerful bonds. Meredith's prose is celebrated for its intellectual depth and its ability to dissect the motives of individuals caught between their public duties and their private hearts. As a significant example of late-Victorian fiction, The Tragic Comedians offers a sophisticated look at the tensions of 19th-century European society. It remains a poignant study of the tragic comedians of life-those whose grand ambitions and high passions lead to inevitable downfall.
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