Description: New Grub Street (Edition2023) by George Gissing Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "New Grub Street" is a singular penned by using the prolific British creator George Gissing. Set in overdue 19th-century London, the tale revolves across the lives of suffering writers and intellectuals seeking to make ends meet inside the competitive international of literary publishing. The narrative mostly follows the contrasting paths of Edwin Reardon, a talented but impoverished novelist, and Jasper Milvain, a cunning and bold literary critic. As Edwin grapples with economic hardships and the pressures of inventive integrity, Jasper maneuvers his manner through the literary scene, prioritizing achievement and social development. Alongside them are a forged of characters who similarly navigate the demanding situations of the literary international, such as the perils of plagiarism, the charm of industrial success, and the sacrifices required for artistic hobbies. Through vibrant characterizations and sharp social commentary, Gissing explores subject matters of ambition, love, class conflict, and the tough realities of the literary marketplace. "New Grub Street" gives a poignant portrayal of the tensions between inventive beliefs and commercial demands, dropping light at the precarious nature of creative interests in a society pushed through capitalist pursuits. Gissings masterful prose and eager observations make "New Grub Street" a timeless classic that maintains to resonate with readers nowadays. Author Biography Gissing was born on November 22, 1857, in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, the eldest of five children to Thomas Waller Gissing, a chemist, and Margaret. His siblings included William, who died at the age of twenty, Algernon, who later became a writer, Margaret, and Ellen. The Gissing Trust maintains his childhood house in Thompsons Yard, Wakefield. Gissing attended Back Lane School in Wakefield, where he excelled academically. His real interest in reading began when he was ten years old, when he read Charles Dickens The Old Curiosity Shop, and it expanded over time, thanks to his fathers encouragement and the family library. Juvenilia written at this time was published in 1995 as The Poetry of George Gissing. After returning to England, Gissing and Nell lived in London, where he wrote novels and worked as a private instructor. When his debut novel, Workers in the Dawn, was rejected by a publisher, he self-published it using funds from an inheritance. Gissing married Nell on October 27, 1879. Their marriage was marred by poverty, and they were frequently separated while Nell was in the hospital due to ill health. Morley Roberts, a fellow novelist and Owens College alumni, published The Private Life of Henry Maitland, a novel inspired by Gissings life, in 1912. He was acquaintances with Eduard Bertz, a German socialist whom he met in 1879. Details ISBN 9361422898 ISBN-13 9789361422898 Title New Grub Street (Edition2023) Author George Gissing Format Paperback Year 2023 Pages 476 Publisher Double 9 Books LLP GE_Item_ID:158792631; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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