George Eliot's Life, as Related in Her Letters and Journals. Vol. 1 (of 3) by Eliot
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| Author | Eliot, George, 1819-1880 |
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| Editor | Cross, J. W. (John Walter), 1840-1924 |
| Title | George Eliot's Life, as Related in Her Letters and Journals. Vol. 1 (of 3) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "George Eliot's Life, as Related in Her Letters and Journals. Vol. 1 (of 3)" by George Eliot is a biographical narrative composed of personal letters and journal entries, likely written in the late 19th century. This volume, edited by J.W. Cross, provides an introspective glimpse into Eliot's life, encapsulating both her intellectual evolution and emotional experiences. Through the correspondence, readers can engage with the formative years and complex inner world of Mary Ann Evans, better known as George Eliot, shedding light on both the celebrated author and the woman behind the pen. At the start of this volume, the narrative establishes the context of George Eliot's upbringing, detailing her birth on November 22, 1819, at Arbury Farm and her early years at Griff House. The opening portion emphasizes the profound impact of her family, particularly her father, Robert Evans, whose character traits she inherits, and the memorable influences of her environment in the Midlands. The text introduces snippets of her childhood experiences, revealing her complex emotions, aspirations, and relationships within her familial sphere. The prose also hints at the realities of life in early 19th century England, highlighting Eliot's reflective nature and the seeds of literary inspiration that would flourish in her later works as she navigates the trials of youth and the nurturing of her intellect. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Novelists, English -- 19th century -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Novelists, English -- 19th century -- Diaries |
| Subject | Eliot, George, 1819-1880 -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Eliot, George, 1819-1880 -- Diaries |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43043 |
| Release Date | Jun 29, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 369 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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