"The Tragic Comedians" is a compelling novel by George Meredith that explores the intricate intersection of political fervor and romantic obsession. Based on the real-life romance of German socialist Ferdinand Lassalle and Helene von D???nniges, the story follows Sigismund Alvan, a brilliant and charismatic leader of a burgeoning political movement. His life takes a dramatic turn when he falls passionately in love with Clotilde von R???1/4diger, a woman whose aristocratic background and family expectations stand in stark ...
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"The Tragic Comedians" is a compelling novel by George Meredith that explores the intricate intersection of political fervor and romantic obsession. Based on the real-life romance of German socialist Ferdinand Lassalle and Helene von D???nniges, the story follows Sigismund Alvan, a brilliant and charismatic leader of a burgeoning political movement. His life takes a dramatic turn when he falls passionately in love with Clotilde von R???1/4diger, a woman whose aristocratic background and family expectations stand in stark contrast to Alvan's radical world. The work delves deep into the psychological complexities of its protagonists, examining how ego, societal pressure, and misunderstandings can dismantle even the most powerful bonds. Meredith's prose is celebrated for its intellectual depth and its ability to dissect the motives of individuals caught between their public duties and their private hearts. As a significant example of late-Victorian fiction, "The Tragic Comedians" offers a sophisticated look at the tensions of 19th-century European society. It remains a poignant study of the "tragic comedians" of life-those whose grand ambitions and high passions lead to inevitable downfall. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of The Tragic Comedians to cart. $9.90, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1909 by Constable and Co Limited.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 300grams, ISBN:
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This book has hardback covers. Ex-library, With usual stamps and markings, In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 300grams, ISBN:
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Good. Size: 17 to 19 cm tall (12mo); First Penguin edition. Penguin Fiction No. 0577. Previous owner's ink inscription. Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging.
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Add this copy of The Tragic Comedians to cart. $22.62, very good condition, Sold by Halcyon Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1940 by Penguin Books.
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Very good. First Edition. Penguin Books 1940, first edition thus. Softcover. Tanning to page margins. Binding firm. Book appears unread. ALL ITEMS ARE SENT BY ROYAL MAIL.
