Description
In this poignant novel, a couple seeks to escape the superficiality and relentless ambition of late 19th-century London for a life of quiet simplicity. Bound by a shared disillusionment with their social class, they envision a future of rational equality away from the city's "ghastly whirlpool." However, the allure of societal expectations and personal vanities proves a powerful force, testing their ideals and their bond. George Gissing masterfully portrays the characters' struggles as they navigate the complex currents of love, class, and the inescapable pull of the world they tried to leave behind.
Available Editions
paperback
BiblioBazaar
Published Sep 15, 2007
440 pages
ISBN: 9781434656179
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Details
First Published
1897
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Whirlpool by George Gissing.