The Poetry of George Meredith

George Meredith, an influential English writer born in 1828, began his artistic journey in journalism and poetry after initially training as a solicitor. He faced personal turmoil, including the tragic loss of his first wife and the complexities of love that inspired his works, notably the sonnet collection Modern Love. Despite struggling for popular acclaim throughout his career, he achieved critical success, particularly with novels like Diana of the Crossways and The Egoist, while also contributing significantly to comic theory. His role as a publisher's reader further enhanced his impact on the literary community, guiding emerging writers like Thomas Hardy.