Evan Harrington

""Evan Harrington"" is a novel written by George Meredith. The story revolves around the life of Evan Harrington, a young man who is the son of a tailor. Evan dreams of achieving a higher social status and marrying into a wealthy family. He falls in love with a beautiful woman named Rose Jocelyn, who comes from a wealthy family. However, Rose's father disapproves of Evan's social status and forbids their marriage.Evan's father dies, leaving him with the family business, which he struggles to run. He also faces challenges in his personal life as he tries to win Rose's love and gain acceptance from her father. Along the way, Evan learns valuable lessons about love, social status, and the importance of being true to oneself.The novel is set in the mid-nineteenth century and offers a satirical commentary on the social hierarchy of the time. It explores themes of class, ambition, and the struggle for acceptance in a society that values wealth and status above all else.Overall, ""Evan Harrington"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of Victorian England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature and the history of the period.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.