Publisher's Synopsis
Rhoda Fleming is a novel written by George Meredith, which was first published in 1865. The book tells the story of a young woman named Rhoda Fleming, who is living in a rural English village during the mid-19th century. Rhoda is the daughter of a wealthy farmer, but she is not content with her life and longs for something more. Rhoda's life takes a dramatic turn when she meets a young man named Edward Buxley, who is a painter and a poet. Rhoda is immediately drawn to Edward's artistic nature, and the two quickly fall in love. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Edward is already engaged to another woman, and Rhoda must decide whether to pursue her feelings for him or to let him go.As Rhoda struggles with her feelings for Edward, she also faces other challenges, including the disapproval of her family and the expectations of her society. The novel explores themes of love, class, and the role of women in Victorian England.Overall, Rhoda Fleming is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of people in rural England during the mid-19th century. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.1909. One of the great English novelists, Meredith wrote complex, often comic yet highly cerebral works that contain striking psychological character studies. Diana of the Crossways is one of George Meredith's most popular and critically acclaimed novels. Rhoda Fleming differs from his other works in that it gives prominence to figures of the yeoman class, who, in the earlier novels, are subsidiary. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.