The Crown of Life by George Gissing is one of the classics by the author. It is a love story which has the autobiographical touch.
The Crown of Life was inspired by writer George Gissing's feelings for the young author Gabrielle Marie Edith Fleury, whom he met in 1898 while he was estranged from his wife Edith.
The story is highly rich in detail and the narrative is highly emphatic and descriptive. The novel concludes on an optimistic and happy note. The author seems to be conveying that happiness is possible even if there is turmoil in life.
- ISBN13 9781105730887
- Publish Date 6 May 2012
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 25 June 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Lulu.com
- Format eBook (OEB)
- Language English