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The Emancipated - cover

The Emancipated

George Gissing

Publisher: e-artnow

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Summary

The storyline of the novel The Emancipated, written by George Gissing, is set in Italy.
It depicts a group of British middle class intellectuals going on a tour through the countryside and doing things they might later either bless or regret. This book shows their adventures and search of identity.
Available since: 04/09/2020.
Print length: 336 pages.

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