The Comic Spirit in George Meredith: An Interpretation, written by Joseph Warren Beach and published in 1911, is a literary criticism that explores the use of comedy in the works of British novelist George Meredith. Beach argues that Meredith's unique style of humor, which often involves a mixture of wit, irony, and satire, serves as a powerful tool for social commentary and moral critique. Drawing on examples from Meredith's novels and essays, Beach...