George Gissing
English novelist known for New Grub Street
Born
Died
1903
123 years ago — 46 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in 1857, a novelist authored several works that explored the social conditions of his time. Major themes included the struggles of writers and the complexities of urban life in Victorian England. Achieved recognition during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Contributed significantly to the literary landscape of the period with a focus on realism and character development. His novels examined the lives of impoverished intellectuals and the challenges they faced in a changing society.
Wrote the novel 'New Grub Street'
Published 'The Private Paper of Henry Ryecroft'
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