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The end of the novel of loveVivian Gornick

Characters in The end of the novel of love

5 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Vivian Gornick

    The author and critic who examines a century of novels of love in the Western world, using her own searching intelligence and honesty.

Supporting characters

  • Jean Rhys

    A writer whose work is admired and analyzed by Vivian Gornick in her critical essays.

  • Willa Cather

    A writer whose work is admired and analyzed by Vivian Gornick in her critical essays.

  • Christina Stead

    A writer whose work is admired and analyzed by Vivian Gornick in her critical essays.

  • George Meredith

    A writer whose work is admired and analyzed by Vivian Gornick in her critical essays.