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Set during the time of the Reform Act of 1832, the story centers on an election contested by Harold Transome, a local landowner, in the Radical cause, contrary to his familys Tory traditions. Contrasting with the opportunism of Transome is the sincere, but opinionated, Radical Felix Holt. Against this background, the author George Eliot tells a love story and weaves a plot which has many elements of the sensation novel, such as illegitimacy, blackmail, and the discovery of an heiress, where the suspense is maintained until the end.

First published in 1860, Brother Jacob is a short story about deception, imperial venture, and self-interest by George Eliot in which she explores the relationship between the selfish, self-centered, and ambitious David Faux and his simple-hearted and naif brother, Jacob. It is Eliots literary homage to Thackeray, a satirical modern fable that draws telling parallels between eating and reading.

Cast and crowded, rich in irony and suspense, Middlemarch is richer still in character, with two of the eras most enduring characters, Dorothea Brooke, trapped in a loveless marriage, and Lydgate, an

During a period of illness, Latimer first discovers he is able to read other peoples minds and see visions of the future. Rather than being a gift, this strange phenomenon increasingly becomes a curse. But the one thing that keeps him going is his love for Bertha. But everything changes when Latimer finally does gain sporadic insight into Berthas mind... and finds her thoughts are much more sinister than he had anticipated... In this dark novella George Eliot explores clairvoyance, fate and the possibility of life after death.

George Eliots last novel, published in 1876, weaves together two stories, one about Gwendolen Harleth, the spoilt beauty who marries for money, the other concerning the mysterious hero of the title whose search for his true destiny leads him towards Zionism.All Eliots great themes moral choice, the role of chance, the interaction of characters with their environment are worked out with her incomparable power, and many readers have agreed with F. R. Leavis that the first section of the novel is the greatest achievement in English fiction.

In "The Essays of George Eliot," the celebrated novelist and essayist George Eliot presents a collection of her insightful reflections on topics ranging from morality and literature to religion and society. Written in her trademark prose, marked by a deep psychological insight and a rich descriptive style, these essays reveal Eliots keen intellect and her ability to blend philosophical discourse with personal observation. The essays situate themselves within the Victorian context, notably engaging with contemporary debates on ethics, human experience, and the evolving role of women in society, all framed through the lens of a mind that was simultaneously literary and analytical. George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Ann Evans, was a pioneering figure of the Victorian literary scene, known for her novels that explore complex characters within rich social settings. Her own experiences as a woman navigating a predominantly male literary landscape undoubtedly shaped her views and arguments presented in these essays. Eliots philosophical inclinations, influenced by thinkers such as Spinoza and Feuerbach, reflect her lifelong engagement with questions of morality, identity, and the human condition, all of which culminate in the essays profound insights. The breadth and depth of Eliots prose make this collection not just essential reading for scholars of Victorian literature, but for anyone interested in the intersection of literary art and philosophical inquiry. "The Essays of George Eliot" invites readers to engage with timeless questions and offers a lens through which to reflect on contemporary issues, making it a rewarding text for truth-seekers and literary enthusiasts alike.

A story which evokes a bygone rural life, and is charged with a personal passion that intensifies the novel's outer dramas of seduction and betrayal and inner dramas of moral growth and redemption.

Considered one the masterpieces of realist fiction, George Eliot's novel, Middlemarch: A Study of Provincial Life, explores a fictional nineteenth-century Midlands town in the midst of modern changes. The quiet drama of ordinary lives and flawed choices are played out in the complexly portrayed central characters of the novel-the idealistic Dorothea Brooke; the ambitious Dr. Lydgate; the spendthrift Fred Vincy; and the steadfast Mary Garth. The appearance of two outsiders further disrupts the town's equilibrium - Will Ladislaw, the spirited nephew of Dorothea's husband, the Rev. Edward Casaubon, and the sinister John Raffles, who threatens to expose the hidden past of one of the town's elite.

In "Brother Jacob," George Eliot presents a profound exploration of identity and morality through the lens of a rich psychological narrative. The novella tells the story of Jacob, a young man navigating complex familial relationships and societal pressures as he grapples with questions of integrity and self-worth. Elliotts literary style intertwines detailed character development with incisive social commentary, illustrating the human conditions intricacies against the backdrop of Victorian society. The text is imbued with her hallmark realism, inviting readers to examine the moral implications of ambition and betrayal in a rapidly changing world. George Eliot, born Mary Ann Evans, was a trailblazer in literature, known for her deep understanding of human psychology and social dynamics. Her own experiences of societal constraints and the quest for independence profoundly influenced her writing. "Brother Jacob" was produced during a period of immense intellectual growth for Eliot, where themes of individuality and ethical dilemmas became increasingly relevant, reflecting her own philosophical inquiries and personal struggles. This novella is a must-read for anyone interested in the complexities of human relationships and the moral frameworks that guide them. Eliots nuanced portrayal of Jacobs personal journey is not only engaging but also offers timeless insights into the nature of self-discovery and the intrinsic conflicts that arise from it. Readers will find themselves both challenged and enriched by Eliots incisive narrative.

Penned by George Eliot, Romola is an intense, gripping historical novel set in 15th-century Italy. In the narrative, Tito, a handsome but scheming Greek opportunist, marries Romola, the daughter of a scholar. He deceives Romola, is unscrupulous in his political dealings, and is finally killed by his adoptive father. Romola finds strength in helping to care for Titos other wife and the children of that union. A true classic!

The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot is a novel by George Eliot, first published in three volumes in 1860 by William Blackwood. The first American edition was published by Harper & Brothers, Publishers, New York.Spanning a period of 10 to 15 years, the novel details the lives of Tom and Maggie Tulliver, siblings who grow up at Dorlcote Mill on the River Floss. The mill is situated at the junction of the River Floss and the more minor River Ripple, near the village of St Oggs in Lincolnshire, England. Both the rivers and the village are fictional.The novel begins in the late 1820s or early 1830s several historical references place the events in the book after the Napoleonic Wars but before the Reform Act of 1832. (In chapter 3, the character Mr Riley is described as an "auctioneer and appraiser thirty years ago", placing the opening events of the novel in approximately 1829, thirty years before the novels composition in 1859.In chapter 8, Mr Tulliver and Mr Deane discuss the Duke of Wellington and his "conduct in the Catholic Question", a conversation that could only take place after 1828, when Wellington became Prime Minister and supported a bill for Catholic Emancipation). The novel includes many autobiographical elements and reflects the disgrace that George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans) experienced while in a lengthy relationship with a married man, George Henry Lewes.

Few novelists have ever attempted so broad a canvas as George Eliot in her masterpiece, Middlemarch. Portraying every level of social life in a provincial Midlands town called Middlemarch, she interweaves several intensely dramatic stories of love and death, betrayal and reconciliation, into one of the finest pictures of nineteenth-century England ever created. Its acute psychological penetration also makes it an exceptionally modern work, particularly in the romantic idealism of Dorothea Brooke, who often resembles George Eliot herself, and in the disastrous marriage and thwarted career of the young reformist doctor, Lydgate. Virginia Woolf called it one of the few English novels written for grown-up peopleand it is truly great literature that ranks among the best novels in the world.