02092cam a22003013u 4500 4497 UtSlPG 20260610133126.0 m cr n 260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Meredith, George, 1828-1909 The Sentimentalists Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2003 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2003-09-01 This etext was produced by David Widger "The Sentimentalists" by George Meredith is an unfinished comedy written during the late 19th century. The book centers around the complexities of love, marriage, and individual identity against a backdrop of societal expectations. With a blend of social commentary and romantic entanglements, the narrative explores the dynamics between a group of characters navigating their feelings and societal roles in a Surrey garden. In the play, the central character Astraea is a widow struggling with the implications of her status in society and the pressures from various suitors, including the young Arden. She wrestles with her feelings of desire and the expectations of remaining dedicated to her deceased husband. Throughout the dialogue, characters discuss themes related to love, marriage, and self-identity, often debating the nature of womanhood and romantic pursuit. As the story unfolds, misunderstandings and emotional conflicts arise, especially when Astraea confronts her own agency, complicating her relationship with Arden. The work captures both humorous and serious undertones as the characters navigate their sentiments within the societal confines of their time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English drama (Comedy) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4497 46543 46543