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"Complete Short Works of George Meredith" by George Meredith is a collection of short stories and prose written during the late 19th century. This anthology encompasses a variety of tales that delve into themes like romance, adventure, and social commentary, showcasing Meredith's unique narrative style and rich characterizations. The opening story, “Farina,” introduces readers to rich historical settings and characters, particularly focusing on the merchant Gottlieb von Groschen and his daughter, Margarita, as they navigate the complexities of love, honor, and societal expectations. The opening of “Farina” sets the stage in Cologne during an enchanting yet dangerous time, where the fortunes of a wealthy merchant, Gottlieb, and the affections of his beautiful daughter, Margarita, become the center of youthful rivalry and chivalric exploits. The narrative unfolds with a lively depiction of the “White Rose Club,” a group of young men who vie for Margarita’s attention, resulting in humoro

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The shadow of Monk Gregory was seen no more in Cologne. He entered the
Calendar, and ranks next St. Anthony. For three successive centuries the
towns of Rhineland boasted his visits in the flesh, and the conqueror of
Darkness caused dire Rhenish feuds.

The Tailed Infernal repeated his famous Back-blow on Farina. The youth
awoke one morning and beheld warehouses the exact pattern of his own,
displaying flasks shaped even as his own, and a Farina to right and
left of him. In a week, they were doubled. A month quadrupled them. They
increased.

‘Fame and Fortune,’ mused Farina, ‘come from man and the world: Love
is from heaven. We may be worthy, and lose the first. We lose not love
unless unworthy. Would ye know the true Farina? Look for him who walks
under the seal of bliss; whose darling is for ever his young sweet
bride, leading him from snares, priming his soul with celestial
freshness. There is no hypocrisy can ape that aspect. Least of all, the
creatures of the Damned! By this I may be known.’

Seven years after, when the Goshawk came into Cologne to see old
friends, and drink some of Gottlieb’s oldest Rudesheimer, he was waylaid
by false Farinas; and only discovered the true one at last, by chance,
in the music-gardens near the Rhine, where Farina sat, having on one
hand Margarita, and at his feet three boys and one girl, over whom both
bent lovingly, like the parent vine fondling its grape bunches in summer
light.

ETEXT EDITOR’S BOOKMARKS:

A generous enemy is a friend on the wrong side
All are friends who sit at table
Be what you seem, my little one
Bed was a rock of refuge and fortified defence
Civil tongue and rosy smiles sweeten even sour wine
Dangerous things are uttered after the third glass
Everywhere the badge of subjecti

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