House of Cobwebs and Other Stories
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The stories in "House of Cobwebs and Other Stories" offer a glimpse into the lives of diverse individuals navigating the challenges and contradictions of their time. Gissing's characters are often caught in the struggle between ambition and circumstance, their flaws and aspirations laid bare for the reader to contemplate. One story might depict the humorous foibles of a pretentious middle-class family, while another delves into the tragic consequences of poverty and societal neglect. Through these narratives, Gissing provides a multi-faceted portrait of Victorian society, exposing its complexities and highlighting the human condition's enduring struggles with identity, love, and loss.Book Details
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George Gissing
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George Robert Gissing was an English novelist, who published 23 novels between 1880 and 1903. His best-known works have reappeared in modern editions and include The Nether World (1889)...
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