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The Essays of "George Eliot" - Complete - cover

The Essays of "George Eliot" - Complete

George Eliot

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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 Eliot's 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. Eliot's 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 Eliot's 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.
Disponibile da: 15/09/2022.
Lunghezza di stampa: 353 pagine.

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