02181cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000033001122450024001452640051001693000047002203360026002673370026002933380036003195000031003555050197003865080044005835201125006275340045017526530011017978560042018089990017018504498UtSlPG20260610133126.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aMeredith, George,d1828-190910aMiscellaneous Prose 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2003-09-010 aIntroduction to W.M. Thackeray's "The Four Georges" -- A pause in the strife -- Concession to the Celt -- Leslie Stephen -- Letters written to the 'Morning Post' from the seat of war in Italy. aThis etext was produced by David Widger a"Miscellaneous Prose" by George Meredith is a collection of essays and literary critiques written during the late 19th century. The text reflects Meredith's keen observations and insightful analysis of various literary figures and social issues of his time, encapsulating themes of satire, morality, and the human experience, with a particular focus on prominent writers like W. M. Thackeray. The opening of the collection introduces readers to Meredith's introduction to Thackeray’s work, shedding light on Thackeray's character and literary style. Meredith praises Thackeray's impressionable nature, humor, and critical approach, suggesting that his satirical works are informed by a deep moral engagement with society. The discussion transitions to broader political and social contexts, including references to the political climate of the time and Meredith's own reflections on the evolving dynamics of British society. This set of essays promises both literary criticism and historical introspection, framing a multifaceted exploration of culture in Meredith's era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aEssays40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4498 c46544d46544