In the Year of the Jubilee (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432618704)

In the Year of the Jubilee is a novel written by George Gissing. The story is set in London during the year of Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887. The protagonist of the story is a young woman named Nancy Lord, who is a governess to a wealthy family. Nancy is a hardworking and intelligent woman who dreams of a better life for herself. However, she is constantly thwarted by the social norms and expectations of Victorian society.As the Jubilee celebrations approach, Nancy becomes increasingly disillusioned with her life and her prospects. She begins to question the values and beliefs of the society she lives in, and she longs for a more meaningful existence. Along the way, she meets a number of other characters who are also struggling to find their place in the world, including a young artist named Lionel Tarrant and a working-class woman named Bessie. Together, they navigate the complexities of Victorian society and search for a way to live a fulfilling life.In the Year of the Jubilee is a powerful exploration of the social and cultural issues of Victorian England. Gissing's writing is insightful and thought-provoking, and he paints a vivid picture of the struggles and challenges faced by people from all walks of life during this period. The novel is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature or social history.1895. The book begins: At eight o'clock on Sunday morning, Arthur Peachey unlocked his front door, and quietly went forth. He had not ventured to ask that early breakfast should be prepared for him. Enough that he was leaving home for a summer holiday-the first he had allowed himself since his marriage three years ago.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: 1432618709
ISBN-13: 9781432618704
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/05/2004
Pages: 408
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.69lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d