George Meredith’s first published novel, it’s also his only foray into fantasy literature.
Shagpat sold poorly in its day despite good reviews, and after its disappointing sales Meredith pursed a career as a writer of romantic fiction instead. Despite its poor financial reception,
Shagpat enjoys a good modern reputation and remains a classic of fantasy literature, with
George Eliot going so far as to call it a “work of genius.”
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