{"product_id":"1897-the-whirlpool-by-george-gissing-2nd-ed-hardcover-ex-library-lawrence-and-bullen-ltd","title":"1897, The Whirlpool by George Gissing, 2nd Ed, Hardcover, Ex-Library, Lawrence and Bullen, Ltd.","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eGeorge Gissing's \"The Whirlpool\" is a late Victorian era novel that delves into the complexities of social life, personal relationships, and moral dilemmas within the middle-class world of its time. The narrative centers on Alma Rolfe, a character grappling with the tension between her domestic responsibilities and her aspirations as a violinist in London. The book explores themes such as domesticity, societal expectations, and the destructive forces of vanity and materialism, particularly through the intertwined lives of Alma, her husband Harvey Rolfe, and their social circle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eGeorge Gissing (1857-1903) was an English novelist who published 23 novels between 1880 and 1903. He is known for his realistic and often bleak portrayals of Victorian society and its social issues. Gissing's early life was marked by academic brilliance, though his career at Owens College was cut short by personal struggles. Despite not achieving widespread fame or prosperity during his lifetime, he was considered one of the most important English writers of his age in the 1890s, alongside authors like Meredith and Hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003e\"The Whirlpool\" is considered one of Gissing's most ambitious and best novels, and its enduring importance is underscored by its inclusion as a Penguin Classic in 2015. Gissing's work is significant for its unflinching examination of social despair and the human condition, with his insightful depictions of women's issues garnering renewed interest from feminist readers in later decades. Collectors might find this book interesting not only for its literary merit and its representation of late Victorian social commentary but also as a key work by an author whose reputation has grown over time, offering a nuanced perspective on the challenges faced by individuals, particularly women, in a rapidly changing society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eThis book is in fair condition. The boards show heavy shelf wear with bumped corners. The spine is cocked and frayed, with faded lettering, and is bumped at the head and tail. Hinges and joints are good. The text block is crisp, and the pages are good. The endpapers are toned and bear a bookplate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eHardcover. No dust jacket. Bound in cloth. This is an ex-library book with typical markings such as card slots, stamps, decimal numbers, etc. This is an antiquarian book that has had a long and illustrious journey through time. Please take a look at the pictures to ascertain the condition of this item.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003ePage Count: 453\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:1em\"\u003eLocation: LIB #037\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lawrence and Bullen, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42657808318562,"sku":"EN-03262026-022152","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1094\/6612\/files\/1774480661531-71ojvesjdq9-DSC03599_98224b6b-f5a1-4d5d-913a-5bc3d7b772f7.jpg?v=1774538173","url":"https:\/\/ebonnoir.com\/products\/1897-the-whirlpool-by-george-gissing-2nd-ed-hardcover-ex-library-lawrence-and-bullen-ltd","provider":"Ebon et Noir","version":"1.0","type":"link"}