The Short Stories of George Gissing

Narrated by Richard Mitchley , Jake Urry , Eve Karpf

Released: April 15, 2020
Length: 2 hrs 8 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Deadtree Publishing

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This biography explores the life of George Robert Gissing, a dedicated writer born in Wakefield, Yorkshire, in 1857, whose early love for literature and perseverance through personal hardships shaped his literary career. Despite early setbacks, including legal troubles and financial struggles, Gissing's resilience led to the publication of acclaimed novels and stories that vividly depict working-class life. Continuing to write through declining health, he remained committed to his craft until his death in 1903, leaving a lasting literary legacy.

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