Book detail: The Egoist: A Comedy in Narrative is presented as a focused source page for quotations connected with this book, collection, transcript, or source record.
This work is a narrative comedy written by George Meredith, originally published in 1879. The novel explores the theme of egoism through its central character, portraying the comic and social consequences of excessive self-interest. Written in Meredith's characteristic prose style known for its wit and psychological insight, the book presents character study and social commentary within a comedic framework. The narrative form allows for development of character psychology while maintaining the tone and structure appropriate to the comedic genre.
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