Publisher's Synopsis
In the Year of the Jubilee is a novel written by George Gissing, first published in 1894. The story is set in London during the year of Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee in 1887. The main character, Edwin Reardon, is a struggling writer who is unable to make ends meet. He is married to a woman named Amy, who is unsupportive of his writing career and constantly nags him about his lack of success. Edwin's life takes a turn for the worse when he is falsely accused of plagiarism and his reputation is ruined. He becomes depressed and turns to alcohol, which only exacerbates his problems. Meanwhile, Amy leaves him and begins a relationship with a wealthy man. The novel explores themes of poverty, social class, marriage, and the struggles of the creative process. Ultimately, the story ends tragically for Edwin, who is unable to overcome his personal demons and ends up dying alone in poverty. In the Year of the Jubilee is considered one of Gissing's most powerful works and is a poignant commentary on the harsh realities of Victorian society.1895. The book begins: 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 holiday-the first he had allowed himself since his marriage three years ago.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
