Celibates (1895) was George Moore’s first fiction after Esther Waters (1894). It is a collection of three complex novellas. Plots and characters are unique to each, but all three exude emotional and philosophical despair caused by untoward ambitions, misguided ideas, and failed relationships.
Each of the novellas has several chapters. The chapters are selectable on this page, along with PDFs for AI-assisted reading.
Celibates AI
Celibates (AI) is a PDF of the complete first edition that may be uploaded to AI applications such as Notebook LM for guided analysis and interpretation. Separate PDFs of each novella are also available below.
Mildred Lawson
The eponymous protagonist, sister of an affluent businessman, is emotionally feckless. Longing for purpose and independence, she trains as an artist, aspires to a career, but loses her way in scandal, betrayal and loss.
Chapters of Mildred Lawson
1895-06-01 — Mildred Lawson (Celibates), Chapter 1
1895-06-01 — Mildred Lawson (Celibates), Chapter 2
1895-06-01 — Mildred Lawson (Celibates), Chapter 3
1895-06-01 — Mildred Lawson (Celibates), Chapter 4
1895-06-01 — Mildred Lawson (Celibates), Chapter 5
1895-06-01 — Mildred Lawson (Celibates), Chapter 6
1895-06-01 — Mildred Lawson (Celibates), Chapter 7
1895-06-01 — Mildred Lawson (Celibates), Chapter 8
1895-06-01 — Mildred Lawson (Celibates), Chapter 9
1895-06-01 — Mildred Lawson (Celibates), Chapter 10
1895-06-01 — Mildred Lawson (Celibates), Chapter 11
1895-06-01 — Mildred Lawson (Celibates), Chapter 12
1895-06-01 — Mildred Lawson (Celibates), Chapter 13
1895-06-01 — Mildred Lawson (Celibates), Chapter 14
1895-06-01 — Mildred Lawson (Celibates), Chapter 15
1895-06-01 — Mildred Lawson (Celibates), Chapter 16
1895-06-01 — Mildred Lawson (Celibates), Chapter 17
1895-06-01 — Mildred Lawson (Celibates), Chapter 18
1895-06-01 — Mildred Lawson (Celibates), Chapter 19
1895-06-01 — Mildred Lawson (Celibates), Chapter 20
1895-06-01 — Mildred Lawson (Celibates), Chapter 21
1895-06-01 — Mildred Lawson (Celibates), Chapter 22
Mildred Lawson AI
Mildred Lawson (AI) is a PDF of the first edition that may be uploaded to AI applications such as Notebook LM for guided analysis and interpretation.
John Norton
This novella is a redo of George Moore’s fourth novel A Mere Accident (1887). The eponymous protagonist, heir to a country estate, struggles to reconcile his antisocial ideals with fondness for his neighbor’s daughter.
Chapters of John Norton
1895-06-01 — John Norton (Celibates), Chapter 1
1895-06-01 — John Norton (Celibates), Chapter 2
1895-06-01 — John Norton (Celibates), Chapter 3
1895-06-01 — John Norton (Celibates), Chapter 4
1895-06-01 — John Norton (Celibates), Chapter 5
1895-06-01 — John Norton (Celibates), Chapter 6
1895-06-01 — John Norton (Celibates), Chapter 7
1895-06-01 — John Norton (Celibates), Chapter 8
1895-06-01 — John Norton (Celibates), Chapter 9
1895-06-01 — John Norton (Celibates), Chapter 10
1895-06-01 — John Norton (Celibates), Chapter 11
1895-06-01 — John Norton (Celibates), Chapter 12
1895-06-01 — John Norton (Celibates), Chapter 13
1895-06-01 — John Norton (Celibates), Chapter 14
John Norton AI
John Norton (AI) is a PDF of the first edition that may be uploaded to AI applications such as Notebook LM for guided analysis and interpretation.
Agnes Lahens
The eponymous protagonist leaves her convent school to come out as a debutante under the purview of her decadent parents. Her lascivious mother and righteous but ineffectual father pull her in different directions.
Chapters of Agnes Lahens
1895-06-01 — Agnes Lahens (Celibates), Chapter 1
1895-06-01 — Agnes Lahens (Celibates), Chapter 2
1895-06-01 — Agnes Lahens (Celibates), Chapter 3
1895-06-01 — Agnes Lahens (Celibates), Chapter 4
Agnes Lahens AI
Agnes Lahens (AI) is a PDF of the first edition that may be uploaded to AI applications such as Notebook LM for guided analysis and interpretation.
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