The Ordeal of Richard Feverel Modern Student Library George Meredith Charles Scribner 1917 F cxx Very good vintage condition.
A wonderfully preserved early 20th-century hardcover edition of George Meredith's brilliant and controversial Victorian masterpiece, The Ordeal of Richard Feverel. Originally published in 1859, this specific edition was released in 1917 by Charles Scribner's Sons as part of their acclaimed Modern Student's Library series, featuring a scholarly introduction by Frank W. Culshaw.
The volume features the classic, understated dark blue or brown cloth binding with gold gilt or blind-stamped lettering typical of Scribner's quality academic editions from this era. This novel, which explores the tragic failure of a father's rigidly controlled, hyper-rational educational system for his son, remains a cornerstone of psychological realism in English literature. A clean, handsome addition to any collection of vintage literary classics or early 20th-century publishing history.
Condition: Very good vintage condition. Light cosmetic wear to the spine ends and corners. Text block is tight, square, and pages are clean and legible with excellent structural integrity for a book over a century old.