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Sleeping Fires is a novel written by George Gissing, a British author who was known for his realistic depictions of Victorian England. The novel tells the story of Horace Pendyce, a wealthy landowner who lives in the English countryside with his wife and daughter. Horace is a... Read Full Overview

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George Robert Gissing was born on November 22nd, 1857 in Wakefield, Yorkshire. He was educated at Back Lane School in Wakefield. Gissing loved school. He was enthusiastic with a thirst for learning and always diligent. By the age of ten he was reading Dickens, a lifelong hero.In... Read Full Overview

Sleeping Fires is a novel by George Gissing, first published in 1895. The story follows the life of Alma Rolfe, a young woman who is struggling to find her place in society. Alma is a talented musician, but her passion for music is overshadowed by her desire for social status... Read Full Overview

Sleeping Fires is a novel written by George Gissing, first published in 1895. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Nancy Lord, who is married to a wealthy businessman named Horace Lord. Despite her comfortable lifestyle, Nancy feels unfulfilled and dissatisfied... Read Full Overview

George Robert Gissing 22 November 1857 - 28 December 1903) was an English novelist who published 23 novels between 1880 and 1903. Gissing also worked as a teacher and tutor throughout his life. He published his first novel, Workers in the Dawn, in 1880. His best known novels,... Read Full Overview