George Gissing: 139 books

Despite being born to a working-class family, Dyce Lashmar -- the 'charlatan' of the book's title -- has been lucky enough to wrangle a top-shelf college education. But his high hopes and ambitions crash to earth with a resounding thud when he suddenly finds himself penniless and without any prospects. Can Lashmar put his scant talents to work to get his life back on track?

Charles Dickens was in his own day the most popular novelist who had ever lived, a public figure adored like a present-day pop star. He still holds his place as one of the greatest English writers, an original genius whose novels are an essential link in the canon of English literature. He was also...

Vincent Lacour rose at eleven these dark mornings; by half-past twelve he had breakfasted and was at leisure. To begin the day with an elastic interval of leisure seemed to him a primary condition of tolerable existence. From his bedroom windows he had a glimpse of a very busy street, along which,...

A classic love story which takes place among the working class in Lambeth.

From Salcot East to Winstoke there are two roads, known respectively as the old and the new. The latter was made about the middle of the present century; the old road is immemorial. By the modern highway the distance between the two parishes is rather less than five miles; pursue the other, and you...

Michael Snowdon, in possession of a secret fortune, lives frugally, never revealing his wealth to anyone. He rescues his granddaughter from a life of toil, hoping to leave his wealth in her charitable hands. But the money complicates their lives, his plan fails, and this tale ends tragically for father, son, and granddaughter.

The school was assembled for evening prayers, some threescore boys representing, for the most part, the well-to-do middle class of a manufacturing county. Humplebee was thin, a red-headed boy of sixteen, whose plain, freckled face denoted good-humour and a certain intelligence. He looked confused....

From Salcot East to Winstoke there are two roads, known respectively as the old and the new. The latter was made about the middle of the present century; the old road is immemorial. By the modern highway the distance between the two parishes is rather less than five miles; pursue the other, and you fetch...

The love story is not an unrequited romance—the two lovers are aware of their feelings for each other—as much as it is an unrewarded one, for the plot revolves around keeping the two from each other, as Veranilda becomes a pawn between the competing courts of Justinian and Totila. The story of Veranilda takes place during the time of the Gothic King Totila’s advance on Naples and Rome.

With intricate relationships and a domestic touch this is a work of captivating simplicity. The characters are drawn with precision and show a consistency that is remarkable. With tender emotions and feelings the story unfolds with a constant rhythm that binds the reader.

This book is among the best-selling popular classics "bestseller". Here is an extract of this book : 'So to-morrow, Alice,' said Dr. Madden, as he walked with his eldest daughter on the coast-downs by Clevedon, 'I shall take steps for insuring my life for a thousand pounds.' It...

This book is about the lifestyle of the elite of the British society. With the ladies looking for suitable partners and the men trying to keep up gentlemanly behaviour this is a brilliant work. Reflecting the society these pages depict human attitudes in an amazing fashion.

Osmond Waymark, a struggling teacher answers a magazine advertisement, placed by Julian Casti, a half-Italian who had felt himself to be rejected by society. The two strike up a meaningful and deep friendship.