TY - BOOK AU - Meredith,George TI - Rhoda Fleming — Volume 3 AV - PR PY - 2003/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction KW - Farm life -- Fiction KW - English fiction -- 19th century KW - Middle class -- Fiction N1 - Release date is 2003-09-01; This etext was produced by Pat Castevans and David Widger; Original publication data not identified N2 - "Rhoda Fleming — Volume 3" by George Meredith is a novel written during the late 19th century, part of the Victorian literary tradition. The book focuses on a complex interplay of societal expectations, romantic entanglements, and the struggles of its characters, with a particular emphasis on Edward and Algernon as they navigate their relationships and the pressures exerted by women like Mrs. Lovell, leading to dramatic confrontations and moral dilemmas. The opening portion of the narrative sets the stage for a tense atmosphere in which personal honor and societal perceptions clash. It primarily introduces Edward, who is faced with the consequences of his actions regarding a rival, Robert, and the confounding influence of Mrs. Lovell, who seems to manipulate the dynamics among the men. As Algernon expresses his desire to defend his honor by challenging Robert, the narrative delves into the complex emotions of jealousy, masculinity, and the ingrained notions of valor. This section hints at deeper relationships among characters as they prepare for potential dueling and confront their feelings about love, duty, and social standing. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4423 ER -