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100 1 _aMeredith, George,
_d1828-1909
245 1 4 _aThe Amazing Marriage — Volume 1
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2003-09-01
508 _aThis etext was produced by David Widger
520 _a"The Amazing Marriage — Volume 1" by George Meredith is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the tumultuous life of the beautiful Countess of Cressett, particularly focusing on her elopement with the daring old buccaneer, Captain Kirby. Meredith's narrative intertwines themes of love, societal expectations, and the complexities of reputation, often reflecting the tumult of the period. The opening of the novel introduces us to Dame Gossip, a character who serves as a humorous and critical narrator, setting the stage for the scandal surrounding Countess Fanny and Captain Kirby. The initial chapters delve into Fanny's glamorous life and spirited personality, highlighting her enchanting beauty and audacious nature. As the plot unfolds, we witness her audacious decision to elope with Kirby, an old warrior and adventurer, against the backdrop of familial and societal opposition. The tale begins to paint a vivid picture of their tumultuous romance, revealing the complex relationships and dynamics that define their experiences, along with the ensuing drama that captures the curiosity of the surrounding nobility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish fiction -- 19th century
653 _aMarriage -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4483
999 _c46529
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