Gissing

American

[gis-ing] / ˈgɪs ɪŋ /

noun

George (Robert), 1857–1903, English novelist.

Gissing British

/ ˈɡɪsɪŋ /

noun

George ( Robert ). 1857–1903, English novelist, noted for his depiction of middle-class poverty. His works include Demos (1886) and New Grub Street (1891)

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Gissing, who was rescued from Prague in 1939 at the age of 11, lost most of her family during the Holocaust and ended up settling in the UK after the war ended.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

As it happened, Gissing had already seen his last spring when he wrote these words, yet his appreciation lingers on.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2025

“Failing to do so is a loss to the city,” Gissing said, after stopping by on Viet-Wah’s last day to say goodbye.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 1, 2022

As Vera Gissing, she became a translator in England and raised a family there.

From New York Times ● Mar. 25, 2022

The book on George Gissing I have already mentioned.

From When Winter Comes to Main Street by Grant Martin Overton

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