George Meredith 
Rhoda Fleming- Complete 

George Meredith’s Rhoda Fleming is a tremendous work of literature that takes the reader on an emotional rollercoaster and, unlike other books, has no qualms about portraying tragedy in all its real colors and spirit. The reader will believe that he has known each character in this novel for a very long time because of how well Meredith has mastered the technique of character development. Whether it’s Anthony’s sense of failure, the bank porter, or the very contemptuous Algernon, Meredith creates the flaws in his protagonists’ personalities with great care and patience. The layers of Rhoda Fleming, which are dispersed throughout several parts, are revealed to the reader with each new page. The reader is left with a sea of emotions that is overpowering by Rhoda Fleming. The defining qualities of this masterpiece are poignancy and sorrow even though it is compelling and fast-paced.