George Moore

The work of George Moore (1852-1933) has received revived attention in recent years, and there have been many reconsiderations of the importance of Moore’s diverse body of work. Heilmann and Llewellyn have previously played a part in this revival, having coedited The Collected Short Stories of George Moore (5v, 2007). The essays in the present volume reconsider Moore’s collaborations with and impact on his literary and artistic contemporaries. Part 1, ‘Influence,’ offers new readings of his various interactions with writers and artists in France, Ireland, and Wales and England, locating Moore at the center of important cultural encounters and debates. Essays explore his art criticism, his literary self-fashioning, his interest in music, and his understanding of gossip as a form of art. Three chapters consider his various depictions of women and their relationship to similar figures in new woman fiction. In part 2, ‘Collaboration,’ the editors examine Moore’s partnerships with other authors, especially Pearl Craigie, and provide annotated transcripts of two coauthored plays. This collection will help to raise awareness of Moore’s largely unrecognized contributions to the cultural movements of the fin de siècle. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above. * Choice Reviews *
[T]he essays in this latest collection navigate … [Moore’s] contradictory character … singularly well… .[I]t is certainly work such as this that will turn the recent enthusiasm for “Moore studies” into a more long-term change of heart towards Moore, allowing genuinely new and exciting insights into his creative processes. * The Cambridge Quarterly *

George Moore was a central figure in turn-of-the-century British literature because he was involved in and influenced so many different movements. Ironically, this is why he remains difficult for many to assess. George Moore: Influence and Collaboration brings together experts on Moore that offer a range of discussions that coherently addresses his varied influence on writers and artists of the era. This is a very fine collection of essays of keen interest not only to readers of Moore but also those
interested in the Transition age at large.

Ann Heilmann is Professor of English literature at Cardiff University.

Mark Llewellyn is Director of Research at the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

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