Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Meredith, George, 1828-1909

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith" by George Meredith is a comprehensive collection of the author's literary works compiled from the Project Gutenberg repository and likely written in the late 19th century. This collection spans multiple genres, including novels, plays, and poetry, reflecting Meredith's contribution to literature. One notable work contained within this collection is "The Shaving of Shagpat," which follows the tale of Shibli Bagarag, a barber who embarks on a quest filled with adventure, magic, and transformations. The opening of "The Shaving of Shagpat" introduces us to the main character, Shibli Bagarag, a barber and nephew of a famous barber, Baba Mustapha. At the beginning of his journey, we find Shibli in a state of despair, hungry and destitute as he reflects on his life choices. He encounters an old crone who predicts that he is destined for greatness and instructs him to seek out Shagpat, a majestic figure known for his extraordinarily long hair. The narrative unfolds humorously as Shibli attempts to navigate the challenges he faces in the city of Shagpat. With a rich blend of wit, prophecy, and whimsy, the story sets the stage for Shibli's eventual confrontation with Shagpat and the adventures that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The Shaving of Shagpat

The Ordeal of Richard Feverel

Sandra Belloni

Rhoda Fleming

Evan Harrington

Vittoria

The Adventures of Harry Richmond

Beauchamp's Career

The Egoist

The Tragic Comedians

Diana of the Crossways

One of Our Conquerors

Lord Ormont and his Aminta

The Amazing Marriage

Celt and Saxon

Farina

Case of General Opel

The Tale of Chloe

The House on the Beach

The Gentleman of Fifty

The Sentimentalists

Miscellaneous Prose

An Essay on Comedy

Poetry: A Reading of Life, and Other Poems

Poems, Volume 1

Poems, Volume 2

Poems, Volume 3.

Credits:

Produced by Several Project Gutenberg Volunteers

Notes:

Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2004-11-06