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Literature & Fiction
A semi-autobiographical work about the life of a retired clerk, Henry Ryecroft. The novel is written in the form of a series of journal entries and letters and explores the themes of aging, the passage of time, and the... See More
Classics
`there are half a million more women than men in this unhappy country of ours... So many odd women - no making a pair with them.' The idea of the superfluity of unmarried women was one the `New Woman' novels of the 1890s... See More
Literature & Fiction
George Gissing was one of the leading novelists at the end of the nineteenth century, lauded by critics and admired by his literary friends. For the first time in publishing history, Delphi Classics is proud to present... See More
Literature & Fiction
Thyrza Trent, a young hat-trimmer, meets and falls in love with Walter Egremont, an Oxford-trained idealist who gives lectures on literature to workers. Trapped by birth and circumstance, Thyrza is attempting to escape her... See More
ClassicsGeorge Robert Gissing was born on November 22nd, 1857 in Wakefield, Yorkshire. He was educated at Back Lane School in Wakefield. Gissing loved school. He was enthusiastic with a thirst for learning and always diligent. By... See More
Classics
Mumfords are a middle-class couple, living in suburban Sutton on the outskirts of London with their young son. Reading the newspaper, they become aware of a young woman seeking a place as a "paying guest", or lodger. To... See More
Literature & Fiction
'Because one book had a sort of success he imagined his struggles were over.' Scholarly, anxious Edwin Reardon had achieved a precarious career as the writer of serious fiction. On the strength of critical acclaim for his... See More
Literature & Fiction
George Robert Gissing was born on November 22nd, 1857 in Wakefield, Yorkshire. He was educated at Back Lane School in Wakefield. Gissing loved school. He was enthusiastic with a thirst for learning and always diligent. By... See More
Literature & FictionThis book contains 350 short stories from 50 classic, prize-winning and noteworthy authors. Wisely chosen by the literary critic August Nemo for the book series 7 Best Short Stories, this omnibus contains the stories of the... See More
Literature & Fiction
George Robert Gissing was born on November 22nd, 1857 in Wakefield, Yorkshire. He was educated at Back Lane School in Wakefield. Gissing loved school. He was enthusiastic with a thirst for learning and always diligent. By... See More
Literature & Fiction
George Robert Gissing was born on November 22nd, 1857 in Wakefield, Yorkshire. He was educated at Back Lane School in Wakefield. Gissing loved school. He was enthusiastic with a thirst for learning and always diligent. By... See More
Literature & Fiction
Alma's farther looses fortunes at his bank and commits suicide forcing his 20 years old daughter to go abroad to make plans and pursue her career. Two admirers follow her: Cyrus Redgrave a wealthy bachelor who makes an... See More
Classics
Miriam Baske, a young widow, freed from the constraints of making a living, leaves behind the grey stone chapels and flinty hearts of Lancashire for the sun and artistic splendour of Italy. She meets a host of her countrymen... See More
Literature & Fiction
The story of the romantic and sexual initiation of a suburban heroine, Nancy Lord which Gissing wrote after his return from Exeter. He took lodgings with his second wife at 76 Burton Road, Brixton where South London provided... See More
Literature & Fiction
George Robert Gissing was born on November 22nd, 1857 in Wakefield, Yorkshire. He was educated at Back Lane School in Wakefield. Gissing loved school. He was enthusiastic with a thirst for learning and always diligent. By... See More
Literature & Fiction
George Robert Gissing was born on November 22nd, 1857 in Wakefield, Yorkshire. He was educated at Back Lane School in Wakefield. Gissing loved school. He was enthusiastic with a thirst for learning and always diligent. By... See More
Classics
The love story is not an unrequited romance -- the two lovers are aware of their feelings for each other -- as much as it is an unrewarded one, for the plot revolves around keeping the two from each other, as Veranilda... See More
Religion & Spirituality
At eight o'clock on Sunday morning, Arthur Peachey unlocked his front door, and quietly went forth. He had not ventured to ask that early breakfast should be prepared for him. Enough that he was leaving home for a summer... See More
Literature & Fiction
George Robert Gissing was born on November 22nd, 1857 in Wakefield, Yorkshire. He was educated at Back Lane School in Wakefield. Gissing loved school. He was enthusiastic with a thirst for learning and always diligent. By... See More
Science Fiction & Fantasy
"At eight o'clock on Sunday morning; Arthur Peachey unlocked his front door; and quietly went forth. He had not ventured to ask that early breakfast should be prepared for him. Enough that he was leaving home for a summer... See More
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Born in Exile' is a novel by George Gissing first published in 1892. It deals with the themes of class; religion; love and marriage. The premise of the novel is drawn from Gissing's own early life -- an intellectually... See More
Science Fiction & Fantasy
The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft by George Gissing: A semi-autobiographical novel presented as the journal of Henry Ryecroft, a struggling writer who reflects on his life, literary pursuits, and the challenges of making... See More
Classics
Embark on a captivating journey through the intricate tales of human emotions with "The House of Cobwebs and Other Stories" by George Gissing. Immerse yourself in the rich narratives crafted by a master storyteller, as... See More
Literary Fiction
Discover the Literary Genius of George Gissing with "Selected Stories of George Gissing" Are you ready to immerse yourself in the captivating world of literary fiction with the works of George Gissing? "Selected Stories of... See More
Science Fiction & Fantasy
The Nether World by George Gissing: A social realist novel that portrays the lives of the urban working class in 19th-century London. The story follows various characters who struggle against poverty, social inequality, and... See More
Literature & Fiction
The Odd Women by George Gissing: "The Odd Women" by George Gissing is a novel that explores the lives and struggles of women in late 19th-century England. Gissing's work delves into themes of gender, society, and the... See More
Novelist, born at Wakefield. In his novels he depicted the environment and struggles of the lower and lower middle classes with a somewhat pessimistic and depressing realism, although his last work, The Private Papers of... See More
Literature & Fiction
Denzil Quarrier, a successful, active man, becomes a candidate for Parliament, and, in the moment of triumph, is stricken by the treachery of his best friend, the meaningless treachery of a clever, bored man. See More
Literature & Fiction
Osmond Waymark, a struggling teacher answers a magazine advertisement, placed by Julian Casti, a half-Italian who had felt himself to be rejected by society. The two strike up a meaningful and deep friendship. See More
Literature & Fiction
Eve's Ransom is the story of a mechanical draughtsman named Maurice Hilliard, who comes into some money, which enables him to live without working. As part of his resulting travels, he meets and falls in love with Eve... See More