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George Gissing was an English novelist known for his profound depiction of the lives of the working class. His works often focus on the struggles of the lower class and critical reflections on Victorian British society.

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Famous George Gissing Quotes

“I know every book of mine by its smell, and I have but to put my nose between the pages to be reminded of all sorts of things.”

Knows Book Reading Mines Pages Smell Noses

Book:The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft

Source: The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft

“Money is time. With money I buy for cheerful use the hours which otherwise would not in any sense be mine; nay, which would make me their miserable bondsman.”

Use Hours Money Mines Miserable Cheerful

Book:The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft

Source: The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft

“For one thing, I know every book of mine by its scent.”

Knows Book One Thing Mines Lovers Scent Book Lover

Book:The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft

Source: The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft

About the Author

Born: November 22, 1857
Died: December 28, 1903
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 56

Books & Sources

The Private Papers of Henry RyecroftRelated source material

New Grub StreetRelated source material

The Nether WorldRelated source material

The Odd WomenRelated source material

By the Ionian SeaRelated source material

George Gissing's Commonplace Book: A Manuscript in the Berg Collection of the New York Public LibraryRelated source material

The UnclassedRelated source material

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