The Complete Novels of George Eliot (eBook)

Middlemarch, Adam Bede, The Mill on the Floss, Silas Marner, Romola, Felix Holt & Daniel Deronda (With a Biography)

George Eliot (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
4729 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654772356-1 (EAN)

Infos

George Eliot's 'The Complete Novels of George Eliot' assembles the remarkable oeuvre of one of the 19th century's most influential literary figures. This collection showcases a profundity of psychological insight, character development, and social criticism, traversing themes of morality, love, and the complex web of human relationships. Through her masterful prose, Eliot employs rich narrative techniques, intertwining omniscient narration with intimate internal monologues that bring the characters to life against the backdrop of a changing Victorian society. Each novel reflects her deep engagement with philosophical ideas and the social issues of her time, rendering them not only relevant but also timeless in their exploration of individuality and community. George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Ann Evans, was a groundbreaking writer whose works challenged the norms of her day. Raised in a rural English family, Eliot faced societal constraints that shaped her perspectives on gender and intellectualism. Her early career as a journalist and editor provided her with a keen understanding of contemporary issues, while her personal experiences with love and loss deeply informed her narratives. Eliot's writings resonate with her progressive views on women's roles and the moral complexities of life, solidifying her legacy as a pivotal figure in literature. For readers captivated by nuanced character studies and moral dilemmas, 'The Complete Novels of George Eliot' is an indispensable addition to any literary collection. It invites the audience to delve into the intricate social fabric of Victorian England while prompting reflection on universal themes that persist today. Eliot's exploration of the human condition remains strikingly relevant, making this volume a profound journey into the heart of human experience.

Autor

George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Ann Evans (1819–1880), stands as a monumental figure in the Victorian era of English literature. With her keen psychological insight and deep commitment to moral earnestness, Eliot broke the mold of traditional Victorian novelists by constructing narratives that explored the inner lives, societal pressures, and the ethical quandaries of her characters. Reputed for the depth of her characterizations and the breadth of her intellectual curiosity, Eliot's novels often focused on the rural English life she knew so well, yet they resonated with universal human experiences of love, loss, and the pursuit of fulfillment. Among her most celebrated works included in 'The Complete Novels of George Eliot' are 'Middlemarch,' often hailed as the finest work of English fiction, 'Silas Marner,' 'The Mill on the Floss,' and 'Adam Bede.' These novels are detailed with a realism that offers a window into Victorian England and its social and political context, rendered with a narrative style marked by omniscient narration and comprehensive social analysis. Eliot's work has been extensively studied and admired for the depth of its philosophical, sociological, and psychological insights. Intellectual sincerity and moral seriousness underpin her vast body of written work, earning her a distinctive place among the literary giants of the 19th century.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.11.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Essays / Feuilleton
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Romane / Erzählungen
• Schlagworte: 19th-century England • 19th century society • 19th century women writers • Anthony Trollope • British literary classics • Character development • classic English novels • complex characters • empathy in literature • female author • George Eliot complete works • historical romance fiction • Human Condition • Influential female authors • Jane Eyre • literary masterpiece • literary realism movement • Middlemarch and Silas Marner • moral dilemmas • Personal Growth • philosophical novels • psychological depth • psychological realism • Realism in literature • redemption themes • Social commentary • social constructs • Societal fabric • The Handmaid’s Tale • Toward the Midnight Sun • Vanity Fair • Victorian Era • victorian era literature • victorian society and culture • Virginia Woolf • what the wind knows • When We Believed in Mermaids • where the crawdads sing • Wilkie Collins