The House of Cobwebs and Other Stories

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gissing, George, 1857-1903

Contributor:

Seccombe, Thomas, 1866-1923

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The House of Cobwebs and Other Stories" by George Gissing is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. Known for his significant contributions to English literature, Gissing presents narratives that often explore the struggles of the lower middle class and the complexities of human emotion in urban environments. The stories are likely to delve into themes of social criticism, personal discontent, and the poignant realities faced by sensitive individuals in a harsh society. At the start of this collection, the author shares insights into Gissing's influences and literary style, reflecting on the landscape of fiction in his time. It is noted that Gissing was shaped by the cultural milieu dominated by famed writers like Dickens and Thackeray, and his own narrative voice often embodies a more subdued yet intricate examination of life. The opening portion serves as an introduction to Gissing's exploration of character, setting up for the subsequent stories that will showcase his keen observations on the human condition and the societal issues of his era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The work of George Gissing : An introductory survey

The house of cobwebs

A capitalist

Christopherson

Humplebee

The scrupulous father

A poor gentleman

Miss Rodney's leisure

A charming family

A daughter of the lodge

The riding-whip

Fate and the apothecary

Topham's chance

A lodger in maze pond

The salt of the earth

The pig and whistle.

Credits:

E-text prepared by Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders

Notes:

Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2004-03-01