George Meredith (1828-1909) was an English author and poet active during the Victorian era. Holding radical liberal beliefs, Meredith first worked in the legal field, seeking justice and reading law. However, he soon abandoned the field when he discovered his true passion for journalism and poetry. After leaving this profession behind, Meredith partnered with a man named Edward Gryffdh Peacock, founding and publishing a private literary magazine. Meredith published poetry collections, novels, and essays, earning him the acclaim of a respected author. Praised for his integrity, intelligence, and literary skill, Meredith was nominated for seven Nobel Prizes and was appointed to the order of Merit by King Edward the Seventh in 1905.

As he begins to adopt radical political beliefs, Nevil becomes alienated from the ones he loves. Considered to be the best political novel in the English language, Beauchamp's Career by George Meredith is a riveting narrative of a man amid political and romantic turmoil. With themes of sexual and parliamentary politics, Beauchamp's Career is a fascinating and illuminating perspective of Victorian politics.