George Eliot's Life, as Related in Her Letters and Journals. Vol. 2 (of 3)

Name: George Eliot's Life, as Related in Her Letters and Journals. Vol. 2 (of 3)
Author: George Eliot

By George Eliot

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This volume collects the subject's letters and journal entries from 1858 through 1866, chronicling the critical and public reception of early fiction, the composition and publication of several major novels, and contemporaneous travel and social exchanges. It includes correspondence with prominent literary figures, detailed journal accounts of an Italian journey and tours in Holland and along the Rhine, notes on the writing of works such as Adam Bede, The Mill on the Floss, Silas Marner, Romola, and Felix Holt, editorial commentary by J. W. Cross, and portraits, facsimiles, and other illustrative material that illuminate both public acclaim and private experience.

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George Eliot

George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Ann Evans, was a prominent English novelist and one of the leading figures of Victorian literature. Known for her keen psychological insight and exploration of social issues, she authored several influential works, including the acclaimed novel "Middlemarch," which delves into the complexities of life in a provincial town. Eliot's writing often reflects her deep understanding of human nature and moral dilemmas, making her a significant contributor to the literary heritage of the 19th century. Her other notable works include "Adam Bede" and "Daniel Deronda," which further showcase her narrative skill and thematic depth.