"Dorothea Brooke is an ardent idealist who represses her vivacity and intelligence for the cold, theological pedant Casaubon. One man understands her true nature: the artist Will Ladislaw. But how can love triumph against her sense of duty and Casaubon’s mean spirit? Meanwhile, in the little world of Middlemarch, the broader world is mirrored: the world of politics, social change, reforms; betrayal, greed, blackmail, ambition and disappointment. Dorothea Brooke is an outstanding heroine; Middlemarch is filled with characters that are vivid and true, comic and moving. It is one of the greatest novels in the English language."

Middlemarch

This book contains now several HTML tables of contents that will make reading a real pleasure! Novels Jerome, Jerome K.: "Three Men in a Boat" Joyce, James: "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man" Joyce, James: "Ulysses" Kingsley, Charles: "The Water-Babies" Kipling, Rudyard: "Kim" La Fayette, Madame de: "The Princess of Clèves" Laclos, Pierre Choderlos de: "Dangerous Liaisons" Lawrence, D. H.: "Sons and Lovers" Lawrence, D. H.: "The Rainbow" Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan: "In a Glass Darkly" Lewis, Matthew Gregory: "The Monk" Lewis, Sinclair: "Main Street" London, Jack: "The Call of the Wild" Lovecraft, H. P.: "At the Mountains of Madness" Mann, Thomas: "Royal Highness" Maugham, W. Somerset: "Of Human Bondage" Maupassant, Guy de: "Bel-Ami" Melville, Herman: "Moby-Dick" Poe, Edgar Allan: "The Fall of the House of Usher" Proust, Marcel: "Swann's Way" Radcliffe, Ann: "The Mysteries of Udolpho" Richardson, Samuel: "Clarissa" Sand, George: "The Devil's Pool" Scott, Walter: "Ivanhoe" Shelley, Mary: "Frankenstein" Sienkiewicz, Henryk: "Quo Vadis" Sinclair, May: "Life and Death of Harriett Frean" Sinclair, Upton: "The Jungle" Stendhal: "The Red and the Black" Stendhal: "The Chartreuse of Parma" Sterne, Laurence: "Tristram Shandy" Stevenson, Robert Louis: "Treasure Island" Stoker, Bram: "Dracula" Stowe, Harriet Beecher: "Uncle Tom's Cabin" Swift, Jonathan: "Gulliver's Travels" Tagore, Rabindranath: "The Home and the World" Thackeray, William Makepeace: "Vanity Fair" Tolstoy, Leo: "War and Peace" Tolstoy, Leo: "Anna Karenina" Troloppe, Anthony: "The Way We Live Now" Turgenev, Ivan: "Fathers and Sons" Twain, Mark: "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" Verne, Jules: "Journey to the Interior of the Earth" Wallace, Lew: "Ben-Hur" Wells, H. G.: "The Time Machine" West, Rebecca: "The Return of the Soldier" Wharton, Edith: "The Age of Innocence" Wilde, Oscar: "The Picture of Dorian Gray" Xueqin, Cao: "The Dream of the Red Chamber" Zola, Émile: "Germinal"

50 Masterpieces you have to read before you die vol: 2

Erster Teil von George Eliots Familiendrama.England, 19. Jahrhundert. In der fiktiven Stadt Middlemarch sehnt sich die junge, gutherzige und ehrliche Dorothea Brooke nach einem anderen Leben. Sie träumt davon, die Welt zu verbessern. Gegen den Rat ihrer Freunde und Familie heiratet sie den älteren Akademiker Casaubon, der versucht seinen Einfluss auf Dorothea geltend zu machen. Doch Dorothea weigert sich, seinem Willen zu unterliegen... -

Middlemarch: Aus dem Leben der Provinz – Erster Band

Among the many fatalities attending the bloom of young desire, that of blindly taking to the confectionery line has not, perhaps, been sufficiently considered. How is the son of a British yeoman, who has been fed principally on salt pork and yeast dumplings, to know that there is satiety for the human stomach even in a paradise of glass jars full of sugared almonds and pink lozenges, and that the tedium of life can reach a pitch where plum-buns at discretion cease to offer the slightest excitement?

Brother Jacob

Middlemarch: A Study of Provincial Life is a novel by George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Anne Evans, later Marian Evans. It is her seventh novel, begun in 1869 and then put aside during the final illness of Thornton Lewes, the son of her companion George Henry Lewes. During the following year Eliot resumed work, fusing together several stories into a coherent whole, and during 1871–72 the novel appeared in serial form. The first one-volume edition was published in 1874, and attracted large sales. Subtitled "A Study of Provincial Life," the novel is set in the fictitious Midlands town of Middlemarch during the period 1830–32. It has multiple plots with a large cast of characters, and in addition to its distinct though interlocking narratives it pursues a number of underlying themes, including the status of women, the nature of marriage, idealism and self-interest, religion and hypocrisy, political reform, and education. The pace is leisurely, the tone is mildly didactic (with an authorial voice that occasionally bursts through the narrative), and the canvas is very broad

Middlemarch is a novel by the English author Mary Anne Evans, who wrote as George Eliot. It first appeared in eight installments in 1871 and 1872. Set in Middlemarch, a fictional English Midland town, from 1829 to 1832, it follows distinct, intersecting stories with many characters. Issues include the status of women, the nature of marriage, idealism, self-interest, religion, hypocrisy, political reform, and education. Despite comic elements, Middlemarch uses realism to encompass historical events: the 1832 Reform Act, early railways, and the accession of King William IV. It looks at the medicine of the time and reactionary views in a settled community facing unwelcome change. Eliot began writing the two pieces that formed the novel in 1869–1870 and completed it in 1871. Initial reviews were mixed, but it is now seen widely as her best work and one of the great English novels.. Mary Ann Evans, known by her pen name George Eliot, was an English novelist, poet, journalist, translator, and one of the leading writers of the Victorian era. She wrote seven novels: Adam Bede, The Mill on the Floss, Silas Marner, Romola, Felix Holt, the Radical, Middlemarch, and Daniel Deronda.. A true audiobook original treasure!

Middlemarch: A Study of Provincial Life is a novel by George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Anne Evans, later Marian Evans. It is her seventh novel, the first one-volume edition was published in 1874, and attracted large sales. Subtitled "A Study of Provincial Life," the novel is set in the fictitious Midlands town of Middlemarch during the period 1830–32. It has multiple plots with a large cast of characters, and in addition to its distinct though interlocking narratives it pursues a number of underlying themes, including the status of women, the nature of marriage, idealism and self-interest, religion and hypocrisy, political reform, and education. The pace is leisurely, the tone is mildly didactic (with an authorial voice that occasionally bursts through the narrative), and the canvas is very broad. In december 2015, BBC Culture polled book critics outside the UK, to give an outsider’s perspective on the best in British literature. Out of 100 listed novel, Middlemarch by George Eliot listed as #1. 42% of the critics polled included it in their lists. Unabridged, full text version. Totalt running time (TRT): 35 hours. Mary Anne Evans (22 November 1819 – 22 December 1880), better known by her pen name George Eliot, was an English novelist, journalist and translator, and one of the leading writers of the Victorian era. She is the author of seven novels, including Adam Bede (1859), The Mill on the Floss (1860), Silas Marner (1861), Middlemarch (1871–72), and Daniel Deronda (1876), most of them set in provincial England and known for their realism and psychological insight.

"Tiden er årene under Napoleonskrigene (1792-1815), og vi følger den beskedne og enfoldige væver Silas Marners liv i en lille landsby. Han havde en særlig position i en lille religiøs sekt i London, men forlod byen, da han blev svigtet af sin bedste ven, William Dane, der havde stjålet en pose penge og beskyldt Marner for det. Marner vier sit liv til at opfostre et hittebarn - pigen Eppie. Romanen sammen med Middlemarch er et af de centrale værker i George Eliots lysende forfatterskab."

Verdens klassikere

Silas Marner. Væveren fra Raveloe

Deze groots opgezette, 19de-eeuwse roman draait rond Tom en Maggie, twee kinderen van het gezin Tulliver. De Tullivers groeien op in de molen van Dorlcote. Een slepende rechtszaak brengt het gezin aan de rand van de afgrond. De koppige Tom zoekt een baantje om de schulden van zijn vader af te lossen. De intelligente, maar impulsieve Maggie wordt verliefd op Philip, zoon van de man die vader Tulliver voor het gerecht daagde. Broer en zus, die een sterke band hebben, komen tegenover elkaar te staan. George Eliot volgt de twee Tullivers over een turbulente periode van 15 jaar. George Eliot (echte naam Mary Anne Evans, 1819-1880) is een van de bekendste en in haar tijd geliefdste Victoriaanse auteurs. Ze schreef klassiekers als "De molen van Dorlcote", "Middlemarch" en "Daniel Deronda", die ze publiceerde onder een mannelijk pseudoniem, om er zeken van te zijn dat men haar werk ernstig zou nemen. Ze werd geroemd om haar vlijmscherpe psychologische inzicht.

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De molen van Dorlcote

Silas Marner: The Weaver of Raveloe (1861) is de derde roman van George Eliot en haar persoonlijke favoriet. De verbitterde wever Silas Marner komt op zichzelf te wonen nadat hij vanwege onterechte beschuldigingen van diefstal door zijn gemeenschap verstoten wordt. Hij leeft alleen maar voor het geld en zijn werk, totdat zijn geld gestolen wordt en een wees per toeval zijn huis binnenvalt. Nu krijgt Silas de kans om zijn leven te veranderen. Silas‘ levensloop en die van Eppie, de wees die hij later adopteert, is verweven met die van Godfrey Cass, zoon van de landheer, die eveneens verstrikt is geraakt in zijn verleden. De Brit Mary Anne Evans (1819 – 1880), bekend onder haar pseudoniem George Eliot, was journalist, vertaler, schrijver en dichter. Ze is vooral bekend geworden door haar romans, waarvan ze er zeven schreef. Middlemarch (1871-72) is van die zeven ongetwijfeld de bekendste en wordt beschouwd als een hoogtepunt zo niet in de wereldliteratuur dan wel in de Victoriaanse literatuur. Haar romans zijn realistisch, psychologisch diepgaand en vaak gesitueerd in provinciaal Engeland.

Silas Marner

In Middlemarch beschrijft George Eliot het reilen en zeilen van een aantal individuen uit de Engelse middenklasse in een (niet bestaande) provinciestad rond 1830. In de negentiende eeuw kende de Engelse middenklasse een grote mate van sociale gelaagdheid. Zo waren er de landeigenaren, de middenstanders, de vrije beroepsoefenaren, geestelijkheid en nog een aantal andere groeperingen, allen ruim vertegenwoordigd in Middlemarch. Eliot vertelt de verhalen van haar romanfiguren met zoveel liefde voor detail dat elk van hen voor het oog van de lezer tot leven komt. Ze worden stuk voor stuk geschetst tegenover een persoonlijke achtergrond en voorzien van een levensgeschiedenis. Of het nu gaat om hoofdfiguren, zoals Dorothea Brooke en Tertius Lydgate, of zogenaamde bijfiguren, als mevrouw Cadwallader en Farebrother, ze hebben, zonder uitzondering, hun individuele karakteristieke eigenaardigheden, idealen en verwachtingen. Deze individualiteit wordt niet zelden gevangen in hun woordgebruik en beeldspraak. Eliots dialogen hebben dan ook de levensechtheid van een hedendaags filmscript. Een ander bewijs van Eliots vakmanschap is dat ze erin geslaagd is om zoveel figuren geloofwaardig samen te brengen in de elkaar overlappende sociale netwerken van het provinciestadje. Op deze manier kon zij thema's als idealisme en ambitie, integriteit, standsverschil, religie en zelfinzicht niet alleen aan de orde stellen in de levensverhalen van haar romanfiguren maar ook voor de lezer belichten in hun morele en sociologische samenhang. Middlemarch is geen boek om achteloos open te slaan. Het is veeleer een wereld die de lezer binnenstapt om vervolgens vele vertrouwde figuren tegen het lijf te lopen (zij het dat ze een andere naam hebben). Het valt zelfs niet uit te sluiten dat hij zichzelf tegenkomt. 'Dat er nu eindelijk een moderne Nederlandse vertaling is van een van de grootste romans uit het Engelse taalgebied, en ook nog eens een goede, is een daad van culturele rechtvaardigheid. Beter laat dan nooit.' - Bas Heijne in NRC Handelsblad

Grote belletrie serie

Mary Ann Evans, better known by her pen-name of George Eliot, wrote this novel in 1860. This was one of Evans' most autobiographical novels, with Maggie Tulliver based on herself, Tom Tulliver based on her own older brother, and Mr. Tulliver based on her father

The Mill on the Floss

A fantastic collection of three stories by the author known as George Eliot, her first published work. The stories are set in the late-18th/early-20th century in and around the fictional town of Milby in the English Midlands.

Scenes of Clerical Life

Middlemarch is a 'realism' novel set in the fictional town of Middlemarch in the English Midlands. Written by George Eliot (the pen name of Mary Anne Evans) in the late 1860s/early 1870s, the novel tackles many of the political issues of the day, such as the Great Reform Bill and the death of King George IV.

Scenes of Clerical Life is a novel by George Eliot first published in 1858. Scenes of Clerical Life, was the first published fiction by George Eliot. It consists of three novellas based on the lives of country clergymen and their communities. The three stories are set during the last twenty years of the eighteenth century and the first half of the nineteenth century over a fifty year period. The stories take place in and around the fictional town of Milby in the English Midlands. Each of the Scenes concerns a different Anglican clergyman, but is not necessarily centred upon him. Eliot examines, among other things, the effects of religious reform and the tension between the Established and the Dissenting Churches on the clergymen and their congregations, and draws attention to various social issues, such as poverty, alcoholism, and domestic violence. These characters interest Eliot not for their theology — she had abandoned conventional Christian belief — but for their humanity. In these stories, we find the earliest signs of the narrative voice, the humanism, and the realism that would make George Eliot one of the greatest novelists of the 1800s. Unabridged, full text version. Totalt running time (TRT): 15 hours, 53 min. Mary Anne Evans (1819-1880), better known by her pen name George Eliot, was an English novelist, journalist and translator, and one of the leading writers of the Victorian era. She is the author of seven novels, including Adam Bede (1859), The Mill on the Floss (1860), Silas Marner (1861), Middlemarch (1871-72), and Daniel Deronda (1876), most of them set in provincial England and known for their realism and psychological insight. In December 2015, BBC Culture polled book critics outside the UK, to give an outsider’s perspective on the best in British literature. Out of 100 listed novels, Middlemarch by George Eliot listed as #1 and Daniel Deronda listed as #70.

In "The Lifted Veil," George Eliot navigates the intricate interplay of consciousness and fate through the lens of a chilling psychological narrative. Written in 1859, this novella showcases Eliot's profound exploration of human emotion, employing a rich, lyrical prose style that immerses the reader in the protagonist'Äôs tormented psyche. The story centers on Latimer, a man cursed with the ability to foresee the future, challenging the conventions of Victorian literary realism while delving into themes of existential despair and moral ambiguity. Eliot's innovative treatment of psychic phenomena and introspective narrative questions the very essence of free will and choice in a deterministic world. George Eliot, a pioneering female novelist and intellectual of the 19th century, was influenced by her own experiences of identity and societal perception. Her keen awareness of gender dynamics and psychology, alongside her literary acumen, provided a backdrop for writing this haunting tale. Eliot'Äôs engagement with contemporary philosophical ideas, particularly those related to determinism and the limits of understanding, permeates the novella, prompting readers to reflect on the complexities of human experience. Readers seeking an introspective and thought-provoking work will find "The Lifted Veil" to be an essential addition to their literary repertoire. Eliot's exploration of psychic turmoil and existential questions resonates deeply, making it not only a profound psychological study but also a cautionary tale that compels the reader to confront the darker facets of human nature.

The Lifted Veil

George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans) made her fictional debut when SCENES OF CLERICAL LIFE appeared in 'Blackwood's Magazine' in 1857. These stories contain Eliot's earliest studies of what became enduring themes in her great novels: the impact of religious controversy and social change in provincial life, and the power of love to transform the lives of individual men and women. 'Adam Bede' was soon to appear and bring George Eliot fame and fortune. In the meantime the SCENES won acclaim from a discerning readership including Charles Dickens.

George Eliot Collection

George Eliot’s final novel and her most ambitious work, Daniel Deronda contrasts the moral laxity of the British aristocracy with the dedicated fervor of Jewish nationalists. Crushed by a loveless marriage to the cruel and arrogant Grandcourt, Gwendolen Harleth seeks salvation in the deeply spiritual and altruistic Daniel Deronda. But Deronda, profoundly affected by the discovery of his Jewish ancestry, is ultimately too committed to his own cultural awakening to save Gwendolen from despair.

Daniel Deronda

George Eliot's 'The Complete Works' is a literary treasure trove encompassing her entire collection of novels, poems, essays, and short stories. Known for her insightful exploration of human nature and society, Eliot's writing style is characterized by its depth, realism, and moral complexity. Set against the backdrop of Victorian England, her works offer profound insights into the social and moral dilemmas of the time. With rich character development and intricate plots, Eliot's narratives captivate readers with their deep emotional resonance and thought-provoking themes. The collection serves as a comprehensive overview of Eliot's diverse literary output, showcasing her talent for blending social commentary with engaging storytelling. George Eliot, the pen name for Mary Ann Evans, was a prominent Victorian author renowned for her intellectual prowess and progressive views. Drawing from her own experiences and observations of society, Eliot's works reflect her keen understanding of human psychology and morality. Her commitment to social reform is evident through the powerful messages embedded in her narratives, making her a pivotal figure in the literary landscape of her time. I highly recommend 'The Complete Works' to readers interested in delving into the intricate narratives of George Eliot. From the timeless appeal of 'Middlemarch' to the profound insights of 'Silas Marner,' this collection showcases Eliot's enduring literary legacy and intellectual brilliance.

The Complete Works

Romola (1862–63) is a historical novel by George Eliot set in the fifteenth century, and is a deep study of life in the city of Florence from an intellectual, artistic, religious, and social point of view. The story takes place amidst actual historical events during the Italian Renaissance, and includes in its plot several notable figures from Florentine history.

Romola

Maggie Tulliver has two lovers – Philip Wakem, son of her father’s enemy, and Stephen Guest, already promised to her cousin. But the love she wants most in the world is that of her brother Tom. Maggie’s struggle against her passionate and sensual nature leads her to a deeper understanding and to eventual tragedy.

The Mill on the Floss : Abridged

Brother Jacob is a short story by George Eliot, first published in 1860. In Brother Jacob, George Eliot explores the relationship between the selfish, self-centred and ambitious David Faux and his idiot brother, Jacob. Unabridged, full text version. Totalt running time (TRT): 1 hour, 45 min. Mary Anne Evans (1819-1880), better known by her pen name George Eliot, was an English novelist, journalist and translator, and one of the leading writers of the Victorian era. She is the author of seven novels, including Adam Bede (1859), The Mill on the Floss (1860), Silas Marner (1861), Middlemarch (1871-72), and Daniel Deronda (1876), most of them set in provincial England and known for their realism and psychological insight. In December 2015, BBC Culture polled book critics outside the UK, to give an outsider’s perspective on the best in British literature. Out of 100 listed novels, Middlemarch by George Eliot listed as #1 and Daniel Deronda listed as #70.

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first time. What was it like to love, live, and rebel in Britain during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries? These beloved British novels offer three dramatically different, but universally recognisable, experiences. Read by three luminaries of the stage and screen: Dame Judi Dench, Sir Ian McKellen, and Sir John Gielgud. Feel the pang of awakened desire, the ache of loneliness, and the sting of trouble up ahead, in three stories that continue to hold great resonance for the twenty-first century listener. This collection includes: • Silas Marner by George Eliot, read by Dame Judi Dench • Sons and Lovers by D. H. Lawrence, read by Sir Ian McKellen • Bleak House by Charles Dickens, read by Sir John Gielgud

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In "Brother Jacob," George Eliot presents a compelling narrative that explores themes of identity, family, and the complexities of human relationships. Written in her distinctively rich and intricate prose, the novella employs a blend of realism and psychological depth, which was characteristic of Eliot's works during the late Victorian era. The story revolves around the character of Jacob, whose strained relationship with his duplicitous brother parallels the moral ambiguities of societal norms of the time. Eliot skillfully weaves social commentary into the fabric of her tale, revealing the fractures within familial bonds and the pursuit of selfhood amidst societal expectations. George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Ann Evans, was a pioneering figure in the realm of Victorian literature, known for her empathetic character studies and philosophical insights. Her experiences growing up in a rural community and her keen observation of social dynamics heavily influenced her writing. Eliot's commitment to exploring the inner lives of her characters allowed her to craft narratives that resonate with real human experiences, making "Brother Jacob" a reflection of her understanding of moral and emotional complexities. This novella is highly recommended for readers interested in the interplay of personal and societal conflicts. Eliot's masterful blend of character development and moral inquiry invites reflection on one's own familial ties and the often-painful search for authenticity. Engage with this work to not only appreciate Eliot's literary prowess but also to explore the intricacies of human nature.

Daniel Deronda is a novel by George Eliot, first published in 1876. It was the last novel she completed and the only one set in the contemporary Victorian society of her day. The work's mixture of social satire and moral searching, along with its sympathetic rendering of Jewish proto-Zionist ideas, has made it the controversial final statement of one of the most renowned of Victorian novelists. The novel has been adapted for film three times, once as a silent feature and twice for television. It has also been adapted for the stage, notably in the 1960s by the 69 Theatre Company in Manchester with Vanessa Redgrave cast as the heroine Gwendolen Harleth. Mary Ann Evans (22 November 1819 – 22 December 1880; alternatively Mary Anne or Marian), known by her pen name George Eliot, was an English novelist, poet, journalist, translator and one of the leading writers of the Victorian era. She wrote seven novels, Adam Bede (1859), The Mill on the Floss (1860), Silas Marner (1861), Romola (1862–63), Felix Holt, the Radical (1866), Middlemarch (1871–72) and Daniel Deronda (1876), most of which are set in provincial England and known for their realism and psychological insight.

Brother Jacob is a short story 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.

George Eliot’s first full-length novel, Adam Bede, is a profound rendering of 19th-century English pastoral life. This timeless story of seduction and betrayal follows the virtuous carpenter Adam Bede, whose world is soon disrupted when the all-too-beautiful Hetty betrays him for another villager. Her actions precipitate a turmoil of tragic events that shake the very foundations of their serene rural community. Eliot’s gift for leisurely and lyrical prose is in full effect here and her insight into human emotion and complexity is unrivalled.

Adam Bede

"Here is a tale straight from the fireside. We are compelled to follow the humble and mysterious figure of the linen weaver Silas Marner, on his journey from solitude and exile to the warmth and joy of family life. His path is a strange one; when he loses his hoard of hard-earned coins all seems to be lost, but in place of the golden guineas come the golden curls of a child – and from desolate misery comes triumphant joy."

Silas Marner : Abridged

One of the great novels of nineteenth-century England, Middlemarch is concerned with the blighted marriage of a young idealistic woman, but also presents a vivid portrait of England during the 1830s.

Middlemarch : Abridged

Set in the turbulent years following the death of Lorenzo de’ Medici, George Eliot’s fourth novel, Romola, moves the stage from the English countryside of the 19th century to an Italy four centuries before her time. It tells the tale of a young Florentine woman, Romola de’ Bardi, and her coming of age through her troubled marriage to the suave and self-absorbed Greek, Tito. Slowly Tito’s true character begins to unfurl and his lies and treachery push Romola towards a more spiritual path, where she transcends into a majestic, Madonna-like role, while Tito descends further into corruption and villainy… Impeccably researched, the novel features a cast of historical characters including Girolamo Savonarola, Piero di Cosimo and Niccolò Machiavelli, and draws parallels between the Republic of Rome of Eliot’s day and the Republic of Florence ruled by Savonarola, most famous for its Bonfire of the Vanities, depicted here in vivid detail.

“If a woman really believes herself to be a lower kind of being, she should place herself in subjection….If not, let her show her power of choosing something better.” This is the challenge thrown down to George Eliot’s heroine, Esther Lyon, who dreams of marrying into a life of refinement. But as she struggles to make her choice between two men, Esther finds her values challenged. Felix Holt is a respectably educated young man who has relinquished opportunity for life as an artisan. An idealist, he burns to participate in political life so that he may improve the lot of his fellow artisans. Contrasted with Holt is the intelligent heir Harold Transome, whose political ambitions are a matter of business. Plot twists involving lines of inheritance and legitimacy complicate the love triangle.

Felix Holt, the Radical

Middlemarch, A Study of Provincial Life is a novel by the English author George Eliot (Mary Anne Evans), appearing in eight instalments (volumes) in 1871 and 1872. Set in a fictitious Midlands town from 1829 to 1832, it follows distinct, intersecting stories with many characters. Issues include the status of women, the nature of marriage, idealism, self-interest, religion, hypocrisy, political reform, and education. Despite comic elements, Middlemarch uses realism to encompass historical events: the 1832 Reform Act, early railways, and the accession of King William IV. It views contemporary medicine and examines reactionary views in a settled community facing unwelcome change. Eliot began writing the two pieces that would form the novel in 1869–1870 and completed it in 1871. Initial reviews were mixed, but it is now seen widely as her best work and one of the great novels in English. Mary Ann Evans (22 November 1819 – 22 December 1880; alternatively Mary Anne or Marian, known by her pen name George Eliot, was an English novelist, poet, journalist, translator and one of the leading writers of the Victorian era. She wrote seven novels, Adam Bede (1859), The Mill on the Floss (1860), Silas Marner (1861), Romola (1862–63), Felix Holt, the Radical (1866), Middlemarch (1871–72) and Daniel Deronda (1876), most of which are set in provincial England and known for their realism and psychological insight.

Drawing on George Eliot's own childhood experiences to craft an unforgettable story of first love, sibling rivalry and regret, Brought up at Dorlcote Mill, Maggie Tulliver worships her brother Tom and is desperate to win the approval of her parents, but her passionate, wayward nature and her fierce intelligence bring her into constant conflict with her family. As she reaches adulthood, the clash between their expectations and her desires is painfully played out as she finds herself torn between her relationships with three very different men: her proud and stubborn brother; hunchbacked Tom Wakem, the son of her family's worst enemy; and the charismatic but dangerous Stephen Guest. With its poignant portrayal of sibling relationships, The Mill on the Floss is considered George Eliot's most autobiographical novel; it is also one of her most powerful and moving.

The Lifted Veil is a novella by George Eliot, first published in 1859. Quite unlike the realistic fiction for which Eliot is best known, The Lifted Veil explores themes of extrasensory perception, the essence of physical life, possible life after death, and the power of fate. The novella is a significant part of the Victorian tradition of horror fiction, which includes such other examples as Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1818), Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1886), and Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897).

Horror Collection

On a visit to town young David Faux sees a high class confectioner’s shop. It leads him to believe that confectioners must  be the happiest and most popular of tradesmen, and so when it comes to the time for him to take up a trade he becomes a confectioner. But when David finds that the reality of life as a confectioner has more work and less status than he imagined, he decides that his future lies elsewhere. Some years later and some miles away a new confectioner’s shop  opens. The proprietor, Edward Freely, establishes himself in society and is clearly set to make a great match with the local squire’s daughter.  Despite being one of her lesser known novels, Brother Jacob provides a lighter introduction to George Eliot.

The Lifted Veil is a horror novella by George Eliot, first published in 1859. The novella explores themes of extrasensory perception, the essence of physical life, possible life after death, and the power of fate. The Lifted Veil departs radically from the grounded realism of her longer and better known works, such as Middlemarch and Daniel Deronda. Its tone calls to mind the works of middlebrow Sensationists, like Wilkie Collins (The Moonstone), and of some of the better known authors of Victorian era horror writings, such as Bram Stoker (Dracula) and Mary Shelley (Frankenstein). Eliot here explores mystical themes, considering the world of phenomena which are felt but not seen. Yet in doing so she suggests that the apparent clairvoyance of her main character, Latimer, may in fact be, at least in part, psychological expressions of his early life experiences. Much of this work’s power and complexity lie in Latimer’s relationship with Bertha. Bertha is the one person whose thoughts and feelings he is not able to read, raising the question: What is it about Bertha that renders her inaccessible to his psychic penetration – and what does this tell us about her, and about him. The novella is a significant part of the Victorian tradition of horror fiction. Unabridged, full text version. Totalt running time (TRT): 1 hour, 58 min. Reading by Bruce Pirie. Mary Anne Evans (1819-1880), better known by her pen name George Eliot, was an English novelist, journalist and translator, and one of the leading writers of the Victorian era. She is the author of seven novels, including Adam Bede (1859), The Mill on the Floss (1860), Silas Marner (1861), Middlemarch (1871-72), and Daniel Deronda (1876), most of them set in provincial England and known for their realism and psychological insight. In December 2015, BBC Culture polled book critics outside the UK, to give an outsider’s perspective on the best in British literature. Out of 100 listed novels, Middlemarch by George Eliot listed as #1 and Daniel Deronda listed as #70.

George Eliot's "The Mill on the Floss" is a richly woven narrative exploring the complexities of familial ties, personal aspirations, and societal constraints in 19th-century England. The novel intricately details the lives of siblings Maggie and Tom Tulliver, alternately celebrating and critiquing the rigid moral landscape of their rural community. Eliot employs a masterful blend of psychological insight, vibrant character development, and poignant social commentary, illuminating the tension between individual desires and societal expectations through a realistic and evocative prose style. The thematic depth of the novel situates it within the broader context of Victorian literature, where the notion of personal freedom often clashes with entrenched social structures. George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Ann Evans, was a pioneering figure in literature whose own life experiences'Äîincluding a progressive upbringing and an unconventional domestic life'Äîdeeply influenced her writing. She was known for her intellectual capabilities and her keen observations of human nature, which are beautifully reflected in the nuanced characterizations and moral dilemmas faced by her protagonists. Eliot's commitment to portraying the realities of women's lives and struggles in a patriarchal society underlines the urgent themes of "The Mill on the Floss." I highly recommend "The Mill on the Floss" to readers interested in profound psychological insight and the social dynamics of the Victorian era. Eliot's exploration of the emotional landscape of her characters, along with the novel's rich symbolism and thematic complexity, makes it an enduring masterpiece. It offers invaluable reflections on the intersections of gender, class, and identity that continue to resonate in contemporary discussions.

Romola, one of the best-known novels by George Eliot (C. P. P.), was originally published in 1863. The scene is in Florence, Italy, at the end of the ﬁfteenth century. Roinola, the heroine, a daughter of the Italian family of Bardi, marries Tito Melema, a Greek, but the marriage proves a failure, and she sacriﬁces herself in devotion to the people during the plague. A marvellously able story of the revival of the taste and beauty and freedom of Hellenic manners and letters, under Lorenzo di Medici and the scholars of his Court, side by side with the revival of Roman virtue, and more than the ancient austerity and piety, under the great Dominican, Savonarola. The period of history is one which of all others may well have engrossing interest for George Eliot. Treasures of learning and discipline, amassed for mankind ages before, for ages stored and hidden away, see again the sun, are recognized and put to use. What use they will be put to, with what new and fruitful effects on the State and the citizen, with what momentary and with what lasting consequences, this she strives to discover ; this she follows through the public history of Italy during the modern invasion of Charles VIII., and the events which succeed his invasion, and through the private fortunes of her admirably chosen group of characters, some of them drawn from life, all of them true to nature.

As if a strong, delightful water that we knew only as a river appeared in the character of a fountain; as if one whom we had wondered at as a good walker or inexhaustible pedestrian, began to dance; as if Mr. Bright, in the  middle of a public meeting, were to oblige the company with a song, — no, no, not like that exactly, but like something quite new, — is the appearance of George Eliot in the character of a poet. " The Spanish Gypsy," a poem in five books, originally written, as a prefatory note informs us, in the winter of 1864-65, and, after a visit to Spain in 1867, rewritten and amplified, dominates this book. This great poems alone spans across three hundred and fifty octavo pages. But there are many more works included, only to mention "Armgart", "How Lisa Loved The King", "Stradivarius" and many more.

Poems

A fantastic dramatic novel by English novelist, journalist and translator Mary Anne Evens, better known by her pen name of George Eliot. One of her most sophisticated and subtle treatments of her own attitude to religion, this is a prime example of her trademark realism style.

Silas Marner is a novel George Eliot first published in 1861. Reputed as Eliot’s favourite novel Silas Marner is set in the early years of the 19th century. Marner, a weaver, is a member of a small congregation in Lantern Yard. Betrayed by a beloved friend and accused of a crime he didn’t commit, awkward Silas Marner is expelled from his beloved religious community - the only community he has ever known. He exiles himself in the remote village of Raveloe. Friendless and without family, set apart from the villagers by their superstition and fear of him, he plies his weaving trade day after day, storing up gold which becomes his idol. Mary Anne Evans (1819-1880), better known by her pen name George Eliot, was an English novelist, journalist and translator, and one of the leading writers of the Victorian era. She is the author of seven novels, including Adam Bede (1859), The Mill on the Floss (1860), Silas Marner (1861), Middlemarch (1871-72), and Daniel Deronda (1876), most of them set in provincial England and known for their realism and psychological insight. In December 2015, BBC Culture polled book critics outside the UK, to give an outsider’s perspective on the best in British literature. Out of 100 listed novels, Middlemarch listed as #1 and Daniel Deronda listed as #70.

‘Silas Marner: The Weaver of Raveloe’, published in 1861, is the third novel by George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Anne Evans. The seemingly simple story of the weaver Silas Marner deals with issues like community, industrialisation and positive transformation, in sophisticated and engaging ways. Silas, a weaver in a city in the north of England, is falsely accused of theft and cast out by his circle of friends. He moves to a city in the Midlands where he lives as a loner for many years. His hoarded wealth is stolen by the renegade son of the town’s wealthiest family but he soon finds a far greater treasure which he nurtures with abiding love. ‘Silas Marner’ is an inspiring work which demonstrates the excellent fruits of forgiveness, loyalty and love.

Middlemarch, A Study of Provincial Life is a novel by the English author George Eliot (Mary Anne Evans), appearing in eight instalments (volumes) in 1871 and 1872. Set in a fictitious Midlands town from 1829 to 1832, it follows distinct, intersecting stories with many characters. Issues include the status of women, the nature of marriage, idealism, self-interest, religion, hypocrisy, political reform, and education. Despite comic elements, Middlemarch uses realism to encompass historical events: the 1832 Reform Act, early railways, and the accession of King William IV. It views contemporary medicine and examines reactionary views in a settled community facing unwelcome change. Eliot began writing the two pieces that would form the novel in 1869–1870 and completed it in 1871. Initial reviews were mixed, but it is now seen widely as her best work and one of the great novels in English. Plot Middlemarch centres on the lives of the residents of Middlemarch, a fictitious Midlands town, from 1829 onwards – the years preceding the 1832 Reform Act. The narrative is variably considered to consist of three or four plots of unequal emphasis:[16] the life of Dorothea Brooke; the career of Tertius Lydgate; the courtship of Mary Garth by Fred Vincy; and the disgrace of Nicholas Bulstrode. Dorothea Brooke is a 19-year-old orphan, living with her younger sister, Celia, under the guardianship of her uncle, Mr Brooke. Dorothea is an especially pious young woman, whose hobby involves the renovation of buildings belonging to the tenant farmers, though her uncle discourages her. Dorothea is courted by Sir James Chettam, a young man close to her own age, but she remains oblivious to him. She is instead attracted to The Reverend Edward Casaubon, who is 45, and Dorothea accepts his offer of marriage, despite her sister's misgivings. Chettam is meanwhile encouraged to turn his attention to Celia, who has developed an interest in him. |Wikipédia|

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Humor is the tendency of experiences to provoke laughter and provide amusement. People of all ages and cultures respond to humor. Most people are able to experience humor—be amused, smile or laugh at something funny (such as a pun or joke)—and thus are considered to have a sense of humor. Therefore, laughter is good for our well-being because it reduces stress and relieves some physical pain. This book is a special collection of twenty wonderful humorous writings which are going to improve your well-being after reading them. Here they are : A Voyage to the Moon by George Tucker Brother Jacob by George Eliot Don Quixote by Miguel Cervantes Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin Abbott Abbott Gigolo by Edna Ferber Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift Lady Susan by Jane Austen My Man Jeeves by P. G. Wodehouse Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens Right Ho, Jeeves by P. G. Wodehouse Sylvie and Bruno by Lewis Carroll The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde The Missing Angel by Erle Cox The Napoleon of Notting Hill by Gilbert Keith Chesterton The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope The Wheels of Chance by H. G. Wells Three Men in a Boat by Jerome Klapka Jerome Topper by Thorne Smith Topper Takes a Trip by Thorne Smith A well-formatted, easy-to-read book suitable for any e-reader, tablet or computer. The reader will go from one section to another one as quick as possible. Every author's biography is included in this edition.

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Caterina Sarti is the orphaned daughter of an Italian music master who has been brought up by the aristocratic Cheverel family. In love with the Cheverel heir, Anthony Wybrow, her hopes of marrying him are frustrated by the discovery that not only has Anthony merely been playing with her affections, but his family will never accept her as their equal. Mr. Gilfil, the faithful vicar, rescues Caterina from her despair, but not before she has been irrevocably damaged by her unkind treatment. A masterly evocation of tragic love, Mr. Gilfil's Love Story also reflects George Eliot's deep ambivalence towards the upper classes.Elegant and expressive,this is the most original work of fiction George Eliot ever wrote.

Mr.Gilfil's Love Story

Silas Marner is one of the characters "suspicious whose whole life is guided by the need to find an external object to which to lean" suddenly robbed of the accumulated treasure, she becomes the object of his devotion to the orphan Eppie. A comic story as dramatic, surprising force.

Silas Marner  the Weaver of Raveloe

Middlemarch, A Study of Provincial Life is a novel by English author George Eliot, first published in eight instalments (volumes) during 1871–2. The novel is set in the fictitious Midlands town of Middlemarch during 1829–32, and it comprises several distinct (though intersecting) stories and a large cast of characters. Significant themes include the status of women, the nature of marriage, idealism, self-interest, religion, hypocrisy, political reform, and education.Although containing comical elements, Middlemarch is a work of realism that refers to many historical events: the 1832 Reform Act, the beginnings of the railways, the death of King George IV, and the succession of his brother, the Duke of Clarence (the future King William IV). In addition, the work incorporates contemporary medical science and examines the deeply reactionary mindset found within a settled community facing the prospect of unwelcome change.

Mary Ann Evans (22 November 1819 – 22 December 1880; alternatively "Mary Anne" or "Marian"), known by her pen nameGeorge Eliot, was an English novelist, journalist, translator and one of the leading writers of the Victorian era. She is the author of seven novels, including Adam Bede (1859), The Mill on the Floss (1860), Silas Marner (1861), Middlemarch (1871–72), and Daniel Deronda (1876), most of them set in provincial England and known for their realism and psychological insight. The Sad Fortunes of Rev. Amos Barton is the first of three short stories that constitute George Eliot's first fiction work, Scenes of Clerical Life.

The Sad Fortunes Of The Reverend Amos Barton

Impressions of Theophrastus Such is a work of fiction by George Eliot, first published in 1879. It was Eliot's last published writing and her most experimental, taking the form of a series of literary essays by an imaginary minor scholar whose eccentric character is revealed through his work.

Impressions of Theophrastus Such

Felix Holt, the Radical (1866) is a social novel written by George Eliot about political disputes in a small English town at the time of the First Reform Act of 1832Set during the time of the Reform Act of 1832, the story centres on an election contested by Harold Transome, a local landowner, in the "Radical cause" ("Radical" because Transome's version of "radicalism" isn't radical at all, but rather an application of the term to his politically stagnate lifestyle), contrary to his family's Tory traditions. Contrasting with the opportunism of Transome is the sincere, but opinionated, Radical Felix Holt. A subplot concerns the stepdaughter of a Dissenting minister who is the true heir to the Transome estate, but who is unaware of the fact. She becomes the object of the affections of both Harold Transome and Felix Holt..

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