APS TOGETHER
Day 12
New Grub Street by George GissingChapter 12
November 17, 2023 by Yiyun Li
I hate to admit it, but after the chapters of the private misery of Reardon’s impossible literary pursuit, it’s refreshing to have Milvain back in the book, bringing with him the ridiculous and disheartening news of the publishing world in such a cheery way.
Mrs. Boston Wright and her three marriages would make a great novel. She is one of the more fascinating characters so far.
“A man who can’t get anyone to publish his own books makes a living by telling other people how to write!”
There is so much one can comment on about this new business. However, I refrain. With this chapter we come to the end of the first part of the triple-decker.
