Denzil Quarrier (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419115639)

Denzil Quarrier is a novel written by George Gissing and first published in 1892. The story is set in London during the late Victorian era and follows the life of Denzil Quarrier, a successful writer and journalist. The novel explores themes of love, class, politics, and social reform.Denzil Quarrier is a charismatic figure who has risen from humble beginnings to become a celebrated writer and public figure. He is deeply committed to social reform and uses his platform to advocate for the working class. However, his personal life is complicated by his love for Paula Power, a wealthy and beautiful young woman who is already engaged to another man.The novel is narrated by Paula's cousin, Miriam Baske, who is also in love with Denzil. Miriam is a working-class woman who has been educated by Paula's family and is torn between her loyalty to her benefactors and her love for Denzil. As the novel progresses, Denzil's political views become more radical, and he becomes involved in a dangerous plot to overthrow the government.Denzil Quarrier is a complex and thought-provoking novel that explores the tensions between love, politics, and social class in Victorian England. Gissing's writing is nuanced and insightful, and the characters are richly drawn and believable. The novel is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature or social history.Tobias Liversedge was a man of substance, but in domestic habits he followed the rule of the unpretentious middle-class. Breakfast at eight, dinner at one, tea at five, supper at nine -- such was the order of the day that he had known in boyhood, and it suited him well enough now that he was at the head of a household. The fare was simple, but various and abundant; no dishes with foreign names, no drinks more luxurious than sherry and claret. If he entertained guests, they were people of his own kind, who thought more of the hearty welcome than of what was set before them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Gissing
ISBN-10: 1419115634
ISBN-13: 9781419115639
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 244
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.51d