{"title":"George Gissing","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our George Gissing collection, a treasure trove for lovers of classic British literature. Known for his keen insight into the Victorian era, Gissing's works provide a profound exploration of societal norms and personal struggles during a time of great change. His storytelling, wrapped in the realism and complexities of everyday life, has earned him a lasting place in literary history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eNew Grub Street\u003c\/em\u003e, one of his most acclaimed novels, Gissing delves into the lives of writers struggling to survive in London's literary marketplace. With its vivid characters and insightful commentary, this book offers a compelling look at ambition and the sacrifices it demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Odd Women\u003c\/em\u003e is another highlight of his work, tackling the themes of women's independence and the evolving roles during the late 19th century. This novel provides a thought-provoking look at gender expectations and personal autonomy, making it a relevant read even today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur collection of George Gissing's novels, categorised under General Fiction, is perfect for readers interested in a realistic portrayal of Victorian society, with all its challenges and triumphs. Browse through and discover the timeless brilliance of George Gissing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"new-grub-street-by-george-gissing-9781847499219","title":"New Grub Street","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn late-Victorian London, two writers of radically different temperaments pursue contrasting approaches to the literary life. The first, the talented and cerebral novelist Edwin Reardon, appears to be doomed by his idealistic nature to a life of impecuniousness. In contrast, the second, the driven but cynical journalist Jasper Milvain, continually reaps the material rewards of a career devoted to market-driven hack writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Reardon's intransigent sense of artistic integrity leads to the breakdown of his marriage, he begins to learn the true cost of his commitment to elevated principles and his refusal to pander to the demands of the marketplace, as the fates of the two rivals become ever more intertwined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in 1891 and described by Orwell as \u003cem\u003eGissing's masterpiece\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNew Grub Street\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful, haunting exploration of the plight of the professional writer in a philistine age, and of the perennial dichotomy between literary merit and commercial success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46713070059756,"sku":"9781847499219","price":16.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21719643482845.jpg?v=1754316369"},{"product_id":"the-odd-women-by-george-gissing-9781961884243","title":"The Odd Women","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen their father's death leaves them with no money and a dim future, the Madden sisters, Alice, Virginia, and Monica, must negotiate the gender roles and class constraints of 1890s Victorian London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirginia and Alice have aged out of the possibility of marriage and seemingly the idea of love itself. They find themselves with few prospects and little hope. Remaindered in the marriage equation, these 'odd women' face a great deal of scrutiny, stigma, and social pressure. It's at this time that Rhoda Nunn, a childhood friend to the Madden sisters, arrives in London to challenge accepted norms and mores around the role of women in society. Rhoda's strong feminist passion draws a sharp contrast to the middle-class respectability of the Madden sisters' upbringing, as the sisters watch a new world emerge around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Odd Women\u003c\/em\u003e by George Gissing compellingly explores themes of gender, class, and societal change, offering a vivid portrayal of the challenges and transformations faced by women in the late 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46717783474412,"sku":"9781961884243","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14052493482886.jpg?v=1754477648"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/george-gissing.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}