Denzil Quarrier

Gissing, George, 1857-1903Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.4

Word count: 454K words
Chapters: 46

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Denzil Quarrier by George GissingAuthor: Gissing, George, 1857-1903,Language: English, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Aug 1, 2003

Editor's review

Denzil Quarrier is one of George Gissing's social novels less often mentioned by Chinese readers. Gissing is known for depicting the survival struggles and moral dilemmas of middle- and lower-class figures in the Victorian era, and this book likewise unfolds its narrative around marriage, reputation and political ambition, with the protagonist's weighing of public image against private secrets forming the main tension. As a public-domain eBook, it is well suited to observing how late nineteenth-century English fiction handled the conflict between personal desire and social norms. While reading, one may note Gissing's restrained portrayal of his characters' psychology and the irony latent in the narrative rhythm. For readers studying late Victorian fiction or social history, this book offers a concrete and finely observed textual case; for general readers, it requires some patience with English reading.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Chinese readers interested in Victorian English social novels
Readers studying Gissing's works or late nineteenth-century English literature
Readers with English reading ability who prefer socially themed fiction
Readers who enjoy narratives of moral dilemma and secrets

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking fast-paced suspense or strongly plot-driven stories
Readers with weak English reading skills who need a Chinese translation

Reading tips

First learn about late nineteenth-century English social attitudes toward marriage and public reputation before entering the story.
While reading, note the differences between the protagonist's public and private words and actions to appreciate the irony in the narrative.
Read alongside background materials on Gissing's other social novels to understand his creative context.
For the original English edition, read chapter by chapter and, after each chapter, review the character relationships and the progression of events.

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FAQ

Is there a Chinese translation of this book?

This entry lists the English public-domain eBook released by Project Gutenberg, in English. Whether a Chinese translation exists must be checked separately in publishing information; this entry does not provide translation details.

I haven't read any other works by Gissing. Can I read this one directly?

Yes. The plot of this book is relatively self-contained and does not depend on prior reading of other works. However, knowing in advance Gissing's characteristic focus on the conflict between social class and individual circumstances will help in grasping the novel's key points.

Is this book suitable for academic research?

As a public-domain English text, it can serve as primary material for studying Gissing or late Victorian fiction. For academic citation, however, authoritative editions and page numbers should be checked, and relevant scholarly literature consulted; one should not rely solely on the electronic text.

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Gissing, George, 1857-1903 Author

George Gissing (Gissing, George, 1857-1903) was an English novelist, though public information about his life and education is limited. The library holds 24 of his works, most of which focus on the living conditions of the urban lower classes and those on the margins of the middle class, while also touching on themes of personal growth and self-discipline; they are commonly classified under inspirational growth. His representative works include New Grub Street, The Odd Women, The Nether World and Born in Exile. These works mostly present individual fates under poverty, class and professional pressure in a realistic style, with a cold and restrained tone. He also wrote By the Ionian Sea, a travelogue of southern Italy, and The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft, an essayistic work, revealing his observant and introspective side, as well as short story collections such as The House of Cobwebs and Other Stories.