The Egoist (1879) by George Meredith is a sophisticated, brilliantly written dissection of a self-absorbed young man of society and the very different women who fall within his sphere.

In this comedy with serious overtones, Sir Willoughby -- a highly eligible bachelor, and the Egoist in question -- courts, proposes and loses brides repeatedly, and then wonders at his own inexplicable predicament.

The answer might be encapsulated in the following epitaph:

"Through very love of self himself he slew."

A masterpiece of insight, wit, and style.

Media	Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover)
Released	May 3, 2007
ISBN13	9781934169728
Publishers	Norilana Books
Pages	484
Dimensions	861 g
Language	English

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