George Gissing at Work:
A Study of His Notebook
'Extracts from My Reading'
(edited by Pierre Coustillas and Patrick Bridgwater)

This volume sheds new light on Gissing's intellectual process and methods of work. Over 160 quotations which he recorded in his notebook reveal themes and passions which profoundly interested him. His novels are increasingly valued for their candour about nineteenth century social problems such as the status of

women and the condition of the working class.

1880-1920 British Authors Series 2

0-944318-01-0 BAS2 £25.00