02441cam a22003253u 4500 4299 UtSlPG 20260610133124.0 m cr n 260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Gissing, George, 1857-1903 The Whirlpool Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2003 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Whirlpool_(George_Gissing_novel) Release date is 2003-07-01 Produced by Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines. "The Whirlpool" by George Gissing is a novel written during the late 19th century (Victorian era). The book delves into the complexities of social life, personal relationships, and moral dilemmas as it follows the character of Harvey Rolfe, a man navigating the intricacies of his independence and social circles while reflecting on his past and present circumstances. The opening of "The Whirlpool" introduces us to Harvey Rolfe, an at times cynical man of means, as he dines with several acquaintances at a club in London. We learn about his past, including his previous struggles with poverty and his current social interactions, particularly with an ambitious younger man named Cecil Morphew, who seeks to make a fortune through speculation despite his romantic motivations for financial success. Through Rolfe’s contemplative observations and interactions with his friend Hugh Carnaby and other club members, themes of domesticity, the folly of gambling, and social class dynamics emerge. The chapter concludes with hints of impending personal and communal crises, as news of a house robbery and the fate of Carnaby’s household unfurl against the backdrop of Rolfe's own ambivalence towards domestic life and societal expectations, setting the stage for deeper explorations of these characters’ lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction English fiction -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4299 46345 46345