The Egoist (Cyclopedia of Literary Places)
At a glance:
- Author: George Meredith
- First Published: 1879
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Psychological realism
- Time of Work: Nineteenth century
- Genres: Long fiction, Satire
- Subjects: Self, Escapes, Nineteenth century, Social issues, Marriage, England or English people, Wit or humor, Gossip, Wine or wine making
- Locales: England
Places Discussed
Patterne Hall. Home of Sir Willoughby Patterne, the “egoist” of the title. Using a technique more common to drama than to the Victorian novel, George Meredith sets virtually every scene of the novel somewhere on the grounds of Patterne Hall. Sir Willoughby’s country estate is not merely his home; he considers it a kind of earthly paradise where he and others wise enough to follow his lead can escape the vexations of the modern world. After leaving the hall for a three-year tour of the Continent when he was jilted, Willoughby has returned to settle down,...
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