Demos
1886
Demos: A Story of English Socialism is a novel by George Gissing, first published in April 1886. Set in Victorian England, it explores class struggle and social politics through the lives of characters in the village of Wanley, juxtaposing the genteel Waltham family with the working-class Mutimer family. The narrative delves into themes of identity, privilege, and the impact of industrialization, particularly through the character of Mr. Hubert Eldon, who returns to confront his family's past and the changing societal landscape.
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“He is a strong man,’ Stella said in a tone which betrayed the Socialist’s enthusiasm. ‘He stands for earth-subduing energy. I imagine him at a forge, beating fire out of iron.””
— George Gissing
“Hubert could not remember a time when he had not been in love. The objects of his devotion had succeeded each other rapidly, but each in her turn was the perfect woman.””
— George Gissing
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