This novel follows the romantic entanglements of a group of artists and writers in late nineteenth-century London. The eponymous Thyrza, a talented but impoverished seamstress, becomes the object of affection for several male characters. Gissing explores themes of class, gender, and artistic ambition through the complex relationships and emotional conflicts of his characters.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.