Burzliwe losy milosnego czworokata w malej angielskiej wiosce. Hetty Sorrel to urocza, cho´c jeszcze do´s´c naiwna dziewczyna, która staje sie obiektem uczu´c tytulowego Adama oraz ponetnego (i majetnego!) kapitana Arthura. W relacje miedzy bohaterami miesza sie dodatkowo Dinah - piekna i zaangazowana religijnie kuzynka Hetty. Mezczy´zni decyduja sie stoczy´c pojedynek, w efekcie którego jeden z rywali odstepuje od swych matrymonialnych zamiarów. I gdy wydaje sie, ze milosny konflikt zostal rozstrzygniety, na jaw wychodzi sprawa, której nikt sie nie spodziewal... Ksiazka doczekala sie licznych adaptacji - zarówno filmowych, jak i teatralnych, telewizyjnych i radiowych. Realistyczna w opisie scenerii i relacji pomiedzy bohaterami powie´s´c zyskala duza popularno´s´c. Podobno jej milo´sniczka byla sama królowa Wiktoria, która zlecila namalowanie obrazów ilustrujacych pewne sceny tej literackiej historii. George Eliot (1819-1880) - w rzeczywisto´sci Mary Ann Evans, angielska pisarka ukrywajaca sie pod meskim pseudonimem. Zaliczana do grona najwybitniejszych twórców epoki wiktoria´nskiej, jej utwór "Miasteczko Middlemarch" zajal pierwsze miejsce w rankingu BBC dla 100 najlepszych brytyjskich powie´sci w historii. Wychowana w religijnej rodzinie ortodoksyjnie przestrzegajacej zasad protestantyzmu, Mary w doroslym zyciu coraz bardziej oddalala sie od ko´sciola, az utracila wiare i stala sie agnostyczka. Na ewolucje jej pogladów mialo z pewno´scia wplyw ´srodowisko, w jakim sie obracala. Znala osobi´scie m.in. Karola Dickensa, Williama Makepeace'a Thackeraya, Karola Darwina i Johna Stuarta Milla. Jej wolny zwiazek z nierozwiedzionym jeszcze Georgem Henrym Lewesem byl traktowany jako skandal obyczajowy. Zla slawa towarzyszyla jej az do ´smierci. Mimo ogromnych zaslug dla literatury, odmówiono jej pochówku w Opactwie Westminster, gdzie miala spocza´c w´sród wybitnych twórców angielskich.

In George Eliot's first novel, the idyllic village of Hayslope is rocked by a scandalous affair. Adam Bede, the village carpenter, has his heart set on the beautiful but vain Hetty. But one day he discovers Hetty and a local squire together in the woods. It's the moment that changes everything. What follows is a beguiling and tragic drama that features murder and atonement. A big hit in its day, "Adam Bede" is beautifully told and morally complex. A great read for fans of other Victorian masters like Hardy or the Brontes. George Eliot, pseudonym of Mary Ann Evans (1819-1890), was an English novelist, journalist and poet. She took a realist approach to storytelling, finding the drama and beauty in the day-to-day existence of England's rural working classes. Her most famous novels include "Middlemarch", "The Mill on the Floss" and "Adam Bede". Eliot's personal life was the subject of some controversy. For over two decades, she lived together with George Henry Lewes, a married man-he was estranged from his wife but never officially divorced. Their relationship offended Victorian sensibilities, but failed to dent Eliot's popularity with readers. The pair are buried side-by-side in London's Highgate Cemetery.

No one has a bigger heart than the mysterious Daniel Deronda. And in Gwendolen, he sees a lost soul in need of his help. George Eliot's final novel traces these two characters' very different paths across 19th century London. While Daniel becomes immersed in the city's Jewish population, Gwendolen is forced to marry a man she doesn't love. But after their eyes meet across a roulette table, this pair's fates become inextricably linked. Through their relationship, Eliot nimbly tackles issues of autonomy and identity. A love story with a lot on its mind, "Daniel Deronda" stands as one of George Eliot's true masterpieces. It's been adapted for the screen several times, including a BBC television series starring Hugh Dancy. George Eliot, pseudonym of Mary Ann Evans (1819-1890), was an English novelist, journalist and poet. She took a realist approach to storytelling, finding the drama and beauty in the day-to-day existence of England's rural working classes. Her most famous novels include "Middlemarch", "The Mill on the Floss" and "Adam Bede". Eliot's personal life was the subject of some controversy. For over two decades, she lived together with George Henry Lewes, a married man-he was estranged from his wife but never officially divorced. Their relationship offended Victorian sensibilities, but failed to dent Eliot's popularity with readers. The pair are buried side-by-side in London's Highgate Cemetery.

In "Felix Holt, the Radical", an opportunistic bid for power sparks a dramatic love triangle. It's the early 1830s in England, and the town of Treby is gearing up for an election. Harold Transome, a radical candidate, is leading the pack. The problem is that he's lacking in real beliefs-he's in politics for the fame. As the election draws nearer, Treby becomes a powder keg of tension. And to make matters worse, Harold and Felix Holt, a man with very real radical beliefs, fall for the same woman. "Felix Holt, the Radical" may be a `social novel', but it's still brimming with Eliot's trademark humour and humanity. If you're a fan of Dickens' blend of political commentary and compelling drama, definitely give this novel a shot. George Eliot, pseudonym of Mary Ann Evans (1819-1890), was an English novelist, journalist and poet. She took a realist approach to storytelling, finding the drama and beauty in the day-to-day existence of England's rural working classes. Her most famous novels include "Middlemarch", "The Mill on the Floss" and "Adam Bede". Eliot's personal life was the subject of some controversy. For over two decades, she lived together with George Henry Lewes, a married man-he was estranged from his wife but never officially divorced. Their relationship offended Victorian sensibilities, but failed to dent Eliot's popularity with readers. The pair are buried side-by-side in London's Highgate Cemetery.

"Middlemarch" is a book to lose yourself in. Set in a fictional English town, it weaves together dozens of characters and storylines into a rich tapestry of 19th century life. At its center are Dorothea, an idealistic young woman stuck in a loveless marriage, and Will, the headstrong artist who offers her hope of a brand new start. Like Austen before her, Eliot creates a page-turning drama that's also thematically rich, especially when it comes to women's place in Victorian society. Listed on Robert MCCrum's '100 Best Novels Written in English' list published in The Guardian, January 2021, "Middlemarch" been hailed as one of the greatest novels ever written, and is a favorite of many other authors, from Emily Dickinson to Martin Amis. If you love books, you'll love "Middlemarch". George Eliot, pseudonym of Mary Ann Evans (1819-1890), was an English novelist, journalist and poet. She took a realist approach to storytelling, finding the drama and beauty in the day-to-day existence of England's rural working classes. Her most famous novels include "Middlemarch", "The Mill on the Floss" and "Adam Bede". Eliot's personal life was the subject of some controversy. For over two decades, she lived together with George Henry Lewes, a married man-he was estranged from his wife but never officially divorced. Their relationship offended Victorian sensibilities, but failed to dent Eliot's popularity with readers. The pair are buried side-by-side in London's Highgate Cemetery.

In George Eliot's singular "Romona", one woman defies convention to forge her own path through Renaissance-era Florence. As the story begins, the city's Medici dynasty is nearing collapse, and a religious zealot has stepped in to fill the power vacuum. Against this tumultuous backdrop, we follow the courageous Romola de' Bardi. The daughter of a blind scholar, she becomes entrapped in a marriage to the deceitful Tito-one of Eliot's greatest villains. She must break away to make a new life, and escape the wave of violence sweeping the city. Eliot researched "Romola" for years, and it shows. This is rich and captivating historical fiction. A must read for anyone interested in the culture and people of the Renaissance. George Eliot, pseudonym of Mary Ann Evans (1819-1890), was an English novelist, journalist and poet. She took a realist approach to storytelling, finding the drama and beauty in the day-to-day existence of England's rural working classes. Her most famous novels include "Middlemarch", "The Mill on the Floss" and "Adam Bede". Eliot's personal life was the subject of some controversy. For over two decades, she lived together with George Henry Lewes, a married man-he was estranged from his wife but never officially divorced. Their relationship offended Victorian sensibilities, but failed to dent Eliot's popularity with readers. The pair are buried side-by-side in London's Highgate Cemetery.

Imagine that you could see into other people's minds. Would this power be a blessing or a curse? For Latimer, the narrator of "The Lifted Veil", it only brings misery. Because other people's thoughts are often full of jealousy and hate. The one person he cannot read is Bertha. He becomes obsessed with her, convinced that she must be good. But when he finally takes Bertha as his new wife, the horrible truth is revealed. Published the same year as her first novel "Adam Bede", this supernatural novella is unlike anything else George Eliot wrote. A great read for fans of gothic horror. George Eliot, pseudonym of Mary Ann Evans (1819-1890), was an English novelist, journalist and poet. She took a realist approach to storytelling, finding the drama and beauty in the day-to-day existence of England's rural working classes. Her most famous novels include "Middlemarch", "The Mill on the Floss" and "Adam Bede". Eliot's personal life was the subject of some controversy. For over two decades, she lived together with George Henry Lewes, a married man-he was estranged from his wife but never officially divorced. Their relationship offended Victorian sensibilities, but failed to dent Eliot's popularity with readers. The pair are buried side-by-side in London's Highgate Cemetery.

"I think Silas Marner holds a higher place than any of the author's works," said Henry James of this classic George Eliot novel. When a little girl wanders into a random house one cold night, the lives of two different men are about to change dramatically. The house is owned by the town outsider, Silas Marner, and upon finding the girl's mother dead in the snow, he decides to adopt her. Little does he know that the girl's biological father is the rich Godfrey Cass, who now considers himself off the hook and free to marry the girl he loves. Published in 1862, Silas Marner is a simple and subtle story that explores the relationship between the individual and the community.

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.

Accusé d'avoir volé de l'argent à une petite congrégation calviniste, le tisserand Silas Marner s'en défend : cependant, un couteau de poche et la bourse retrouvée chez lui semblent prouver le contraire... Rejeté par sa promise, Silas quitte la ville, le coeur brisé. Quel avenir l'attend ? Le roman, emblématique d'une Angleterre à l'aube de la révolution industrielle, a été adapté six fois pour le cinéma et deux fois pour la télévision. George Eliot est le pseudonyme de Mary Ann Evans (1819-1880). Durant son enfance, elle reçoit une éducation très religieuse dont elle s'émancipe peu à peu lorsqu'elle rencontre le libre-penseur Charles Bray. Elle fait scandale à deux reprises, une première fois en affichant ouvertement son couple avec un homme marié, une seconde fois en se mariant avec un homme bien plus jeune qu'elle. Son oeuvre, qui compte entre autres "Middlemarch" et "Daniel Deronda", est célèbre pour la fine analyse psychologique de ses personnages, que l'auteure situe toujours dans une Angleterre décrite avec la force de son écriture réaliste.

Middlemarch, étude de la vie de province est un roman britannique, écrit en 1871 par la romancière George Eliot. Publié en 8 volumes entre 1871 et 1872, le roman se déroule dans la ville fictionnelle de Middlemarch dans les Midlands de 1829 à 1832. Il présente plusieurs histoires croisées et un large ensemble de personnages. Les différents thèmes traités incluent le statut des femmes, la nature du mariage, l'idéalisme, l'égoïsme, la religion, l'hypocrisie, les réformes politiques et l'éducation. |Wikipédia|

Depuis l'installation du tisserand Silas Marner dans la campagne anglaise, près du village de Raveloe, les langues vont bon train. Cet homme solitaire, venu de la ville, au regard étrange, aux transes soudaines, et qui passe ses journées devant un métier à tisser, suscite à la fois méfiance et fascination. Chaque soir, Silas Marner s'enferme et contemple avec ravissement le fruit de son travail, des pièces d'or et d'argent. Jusqu'au jour où ce beau trésor se volatilise et où Silas découvre, près de son feu, une fillette aux cheveux d'or... Tout en portant un regard très réaliste sur l'Angleterre rurale du XIXe siècle qui inspira les débuts de son oeuvre, George Eliot, dans ce roman de 1861, écrit un véritable conte moral, où l'on voit un homme cheminer vers sa renaissance spirituelle.

Depuis l'installation du tisserand Silas Marner dans la campagne anglaise, près du village de Raveloe, les langues vont bon train. Cet homme solitaire, venu de la ville, au regard étrange, aux transes soudaines, et qui passe ses journées devant un métier à tisser, suscite à la fois méfiance et fascination. Chaque soir, Silas Marner s'enferme et contemple avec ravissement le fruit de son travail, des pièces d'or et d'argent. Jusqu'au jour où ce beau trésor se volatilise et où Silas découvre, près de son feu, une fillette aux cheveux d'or... Tout en portant un regard très réaliste sur l'Angleterre rurale du XIXe siècle qui inspira les débuts de son oeuvre, George Eliot, dans ce roman de 1861, écrit un véritable conte moral, où l'on voit un homme cheminer vers sa renaissance spirituelle.

Ce grand roman politique oppose deux sortes de radicaux réclamant des changements politiques profonds, lors d'une campagne électorale dans l'Angleterre des années 1830 : Harold Transome, riche propriétaire terrien, candidat sous cette étiquette par opportunisme, et Felix Holt, homme du peuple qui n'a pas le droit de vote et dont le radicalisme est un engagement de l'être entier, désireux de changer l'organisation sociale, la répartition des richesses, de redonner à chaque individu une ' part d'homme ' dans la vie. Les deux hommes se disputent également l'amour d'Esther Lyon, la fille adoptive d'un pasteur. Dans cette lutte entre ancien et nouveau monde, le mérite personnel l'emportera-t-il sur la naissance, pour signer l'entrée dans le monde démocratique ? La collision des destins personnels avec l'histoire collective est le vrai sujet de ce roman peu connu de l'auteure, traduit pour la première fois en français.

Ce grand roman politique oppose deux sortes de radicaux réclamant des changements politiques profonds, lors d'une campagne électorale dans l'Angleterre des années 1830 : Harold Transome, riche propriétaire terrien, candidat sous cette étiquette par opportunisme, et Felix Holt, homme du peuple qui n'a pas le droit de vote et dont le radicalisme est un engagement de l'être entier, désireux de changer l'organisation sociale, la répartition des richesses, de redonner à chaque individu une ' part d'homme ' dans la vie. Les deux hommes se disputent également l'amour d'Esther Lyon, la fille adoptive d'un pasteur. Dans cette lutte entre ancien et nouveau monde, le mérite personnel l'emportera-t-il sur la naissance, pour signer l'entrée dans le monde démocratique ? La collision des destins personnels avec l'histoire collective est le vrai sujet de ce roman peu connu de l'auteure, traduit pour la première fois en français.

" La lecture d'Adam Bede compte parmi les plus authentiques expériences de ma vie. " Charles Dickens

Les affres d'une femme qui peine à trouver sa place au sein de la société de son temps. Avec Middlemarch, Le Moulin sur la Floss est sans doute l'un des plus célèbres romans de George Eliot, l'une des romancières britanniques préférées de Virginia Woolf. Un classique à (re)découvrir ! " Relire les romans de George Eliot nous procure toujours la même énergie et la même chaleur, à tel point qu'on ne veut plus la quitter. " (Virginia Woolf) Élevée au moulin de Dorlcote, dans les paysages verdoyants du Lincolnshire, la toute jeune et idéaliste Maggie Tulliver forme avec son frère Tom un couple lié par un amour indestructible. Ce lien est pourtant mis à mal après la mort de leur père, que la faillite a contraint à vendre son moulin. Maggie se morfond dans sa nouvelle vie et se rapproche un peu plus de Philip Wakem, un jeune homme sensible et cultivé, issu d'une famille rivale. Au grand dam de Tom, qui a dû abandonner ses études pour subvenir aux besoins des siens, au prix d'un labeur acharné... L'intérêt soudain que lui manifeste Stephen, le fiancé de sa cousine, met un comble au trouble de Maggie, tiraillée entre raison et sentiments. C'est alors qu'entre en scène un personnage inattendu : la puissante Floss en crue, qui pourrait bien tout emporter...

Depuis son installation au village de Raveloe, le tisserand Marner suscite méfiance et interrogations. Quel malheur l'a contraint à fuir sa communauté du Nord de l'Angleterre ? D'où tient-il ses curieux talents de guérisseur ? Et pourquoi vit-il retiré dans une chaumière en lisière de forêt ? Retranché des vivants, sans femme et sans enfants, Marner sombre dans la routine d'un travail solitaire et ne trouve de consolation que dans la contemplation de son or, amassé quinze années durant... jusqu'au soir où son trésor disparaît. Si le sort du pauvre homme apitoie les villageois, la rumeur se refuse à soupçonner de vol l'un des fils Cass, hobereaux locaux dont les frasques sont pourtant connues. Mais une surprise de taille attend le tisserand, qui pourrait consoler son vieux coeur... et changer celui de ses voisins. Récit d'une malédiction et d'une rédemption, Silas Marner offre un tableau réaliste des coutumes, préjugés et superstitions de l'Angleterre rurale sous le règne de Georges III.

Middlemarch - Édition Bilingue Interactive Une étude de la vie provinciale anglaise par George Eliot. Cette édition bilingue interactive présente le texte original anglais de George Eliot (pseudonyme de Mary Anne Evans), publié en 1871-1872, accompagné de sa traduction française. L'ouvrage intègre un système de navigation par hyperliens permettant de basculer entre les deux langues paragraphe par paragraphe. La partie française a été générée par un modèle de langage haut de gamme, ayant reçu des instructions précises pour traduire l'oeuvre avec la plus grande fidélité possible, en respectant la complexité intellectuelle, l'ironie subtile et la densité de la prose de l'auteure. Synopsis : L'intrigue se déroule dans la ville fictive de Middlemarch, dans les Midlands, entre 1829 et 1832. Le récit suit plusieurs trajectoires croisées, principalement celles de Dorothea Brooke, une jeune femme idéaliste qui cherche un sens à sa vie à travers un mariage malheureux avec le vieil érudit Edward Casaubon, et de Tertius Lydgate, un jeune médecin ambitieux dont les idéaux de réforme scientifique se heurtent aux réalités financières et sociales de son mariage avec Rosamond Vincy. À travers une vaste galerie de personnages, Eliot explore les thèmes du progrès médical, de la réforme politique (le Reform Bill), de la condition féminine et de la tension entre les aspirations individuelles et les contraintes de la communauté. Points forts de cette édition : Bilingue anglais-français : Offre une confrontation directe entre la prose virtuose de George Eliot et une version française réalisée par une technologie linguistique avancée, configurée pour une restitution exacte du vocabulaire savant et des structures narratives complexes. Système d'hyperliens : Chaque paragraphe du texte original est relié à son équivalent français, facilitant une vérification immédiate du sens ou l'étude de la syntaxe sans interrompre le fil du récit. Fidélité au style original : Le modèle de langage a été spécifiquement paramétré pour conserver l'équilibre entre le réalisme psychologique et les réflexions philosophiques omniprésentes dans l'oeuvre. Analyse sociale et historique : Le texte propose une peinture exhaustive de la société britannique à l'aube de l'ère industrielle, rendue plus accessible par la fluidité de cette version bilingue. Outil d'apprentissage : Cette édition constitue une ressource pour les lecteurs souhaitant perfectionner leur anglais littéraire à travers l'un des sommets du roman réaliste du XIXe siècle. Un dispositif de lecture moderne pour aborder l'oeuvre maîtresse de George Eliot dans toute sa richesse linguistique et thématique.

Discover the Depths of Victorian Society with Middlemarch by George EliotMiddlemarch is a masterful exploration of life in a small English town during the early 19th century, capturing the complexities of human relationships, societal expectations, and personal ambitions. This richly detailed novel weaves together the stories of diverse characters, from idealistic young women to ambitious professionals, revealing their struggles, aspirations, and moral dilemmas. Eliot's keen insight into human nature and her nuanced portrayal of social change make Middlemarch a timeless classic that offers profound reflections on love, politics, and the pursuit of happiness. Through her intricate storytelling, Eliot examines the interconnectedness of individual lives and the broader societal forces shaping them, providing readers with a compelling portrait of Victorian England. The novel's depth and realism have cemented its place as one of the greatest achievements in English literature, inviting readers to ponder the enduring questions of morality, duty, and personal growth.George Eliot, born Mary Ann Evans in 1819, was a renowned English novelist, poet, and journalist celebrated for her insightful and realistic portrayal of Victorian society. Under her pen name, she sought to challenge the conventions of her time, producing works characterized by psychological depth, moral seriousness, and social critique. Eliot's literary career was marked by her dedication to portraying authentic human experiences, often exploring themes of love, faith, and societal change. Her other notable works include Adam Bede, The Mill on the Floss, and Daniel Deronda. Eliot's contributions to literature have left an indelible mark, influencing generations of writers and readers alike. Her keen observations and compassionate storytelling continue to resonate, making her one of the most significant figures in English literary history.

Middlemarch est une fresque magistrale de la vie provinciale anglaise au XIX siècle. À travers les destins entremêlés de ses habitants, George Eliot peint avec une précision psychologique remarquable les passions, les ambitions et les contradictions d'une société en pleine mutation. Chaque personnage, du plus noble au plus ordinaire, incarne une part de l'âme humaine en quête de sens, d'amour et de justice. Roman d'une profondeur morale et émotionnelle rare, Middlemarch explore la complexité des choix individuels face aux exigences sociales. C'est une oeuvre sur le désenchantement, mais aussi sur la possibilité de rédemption et de compréhension mutuelle.

In this enduring Victorian classic written in 1876, two stories weave in and out of each other: The first is about Gwendolen, one of Eliot's finest creations, who grows from a self-centered young beauty to a thoughtful adult with an expanded vision of the world around her. The second is about Daniel Deronda, adopted son of an aristocratic Englishman who becomes fascinated with Jewish traditions when he meets an ailing Jewish philosopher named Mordecai and his sensitive sister, Mirah.

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.

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. Falsely accused of a crime he didn't commit, he leaves his home and lives a solitary life near the village of Raveloe. Dedicating his life to weaving and hoarding gold for the next fifteen years, circumstances beyond his control shape his destiny and help to restore his faith in humanity.

Please note: This audiobook has been created using AI voice. Daniel Deronda, published in 1876, was George Eliot's last novel. It deals with two major characters whose lives intersect: One is a spoiled young woman named Gwendolen Harleth who makes an unwise marriage to escape impending poverty; the other is the titular character, Daniel Deronda, a wealthy young man who feels a mission to help the suffering. During her childhood Gwendolen's family was welloff. She lived in comfort and was indulged and pampered. But the family's fortune is lost through an unwise investment, and she returns to a life of nearpoverty, a change which she greatly resents both for herself and for her widowed mother. The only escape seems to be for her to marry a wealthy older man who has been courting her in a casual, unemotional way. The marriage turns out to be a terrible mistake. Daniel Deronda has been raised by Sir Hugo Mallinger as his nephew, but Daniel has never discovered his true parentage, thinking it likely that he is Sir Hugo's natural son. This consciousness of his probable illegitimacy moves him to kindness and tolerance towards anyone who is suffering from disadvantage. One evening, while rowing on the river Thames, he spots a young woman about to leap into the water to drown herself. He persuades her instead to come with him for shelter to a family he knows. The young woman turns out to be Jewish, and through his trying to help her find her lost family, Deronda comes into contact with Jewish culture-and in particular with a man named Mordecai, who has a passionate vision for the future of the Jewish race and who sees in Daniel a kindred spirit. The paths that Gwendolen and Daniel follow intersect often, and Daniel's kindly nature moves him to try to offer her comfort and advice in her moments of distress. Unsurprisingly, Gwendolen misinterprets Daniel's attentions. In Daniel Deronda Eliot demonstrates considerable sympathy towards the Jewish people, their culture, and their aspirations for a national homeland. At the time this was an unpopular and even controversial view. A foreword in this edition reproduces a letter Evans wrote to Harriet Beecher Stowe, defending her stance in this regard. Nevertheless, the novel was a success, and was translated almost immediately into German and Dutch. It is considered to have had a positive influence on Zionist thinkers. Daniel Deronda has been adapted both for film and television, with the 2002 B.B.C. series winning several awards.

Please note: This audiobook has been created using AI voice. "George Eliot" was the penname of Mary Ann Evans, one of the greatest of English novelists of the Victorian era. Her long novel Middlemarch, subtitled A Study of Provincial Life, is generally considered to be her finest work. Published in eight installments between 1871 and 1872, Middlemarch tells the intertwined stories of a variety of people living in the vicinity of the (fictional) midlands town of Middlemarch during the early 1830s, the time of the great Reform Act. The novel is remarkable for its realistic treatment of situation, character and relationships and also demonstrates its author's accurate knowledge of political issues, medicine, politics, and rural economy. Yet it also includes several touches of humor. The novel's main characters include: Dorothea Brooke, a religiouslyinclined and very intelligent young woman who marries a much older man believing that she can assist him in his scholarly studies; Dr. Tertius Lydgate, a doctor who comes to Middlemarch to further his medical research and implement his ideas for treatment, but whose plans are thrown into disarray by an unwise marriage; Fred Vincy, an idle young man, the son of the town's Mayor, who gets into a mire of debt; and several others. The initial reception of the novel by critics was mixed, with a number of unfavorable reviews, but its reputation has grown through time and Middlemarch is now generally considered to be one of the best novels ever written in English.

Please note: This audiobook has been created using AI voice. Published in 1860, The Mill on the Floss was the second novel published by George Eliot (the pen name of Mary Ann Evans). Set in the late 1820s or early 1830s, it tells the story of two young people, Tom and Maggie Tulliver, from their childhood into early adulthood. Their father, Jeremy Tulliver, owns Dorlcote Mill on the river Floss, and the children grow to adolescence in relative comfort. However Mr. Tulliver is litigious and initiates an unwise legal suit against a local solicitor, Mr. Wakem. The suit is thrown out and the associated costs throw the Tulliver family into poverty, and they lose possession of the mill. The main character of the novel is Maggie Tulliver, an intelligent and passionate child and young woman, whose mental, romantic, and moral struggles we follow closely. As in Eliot's other novels, the author shows a realistic and sympathetic understanding of human behavior. The Mill on the Floss is regarded as a classic of English literature, and has been made into both a film and a television series.

A sweet tooth can lead you into a whole lot of trouble. After years of working as a confectioner, David is desperate for a change of scene. So, he sets his sights on the West Indies. In order to finance the trip, he swindles money out of his brother Jacob and their mother. But the past has a funny way of coming back to bite you, as David discovers, when years later he and Jacob cross paths again. One of George Eliot's few novellas, "Brother Jacob" is an intriguing morality tale. And compared to her novels, it strikes a much darker comic tone. A delicious curio of Victorian literature. George Eliot, pseudonym of Mary Ann Evans (1819-1890), was an English novelist, journalist and poet. She took a realist approach to storytelling, finding the drama and beauty in the day-to-day existence of England's rural working classes. Her most famous novels include "Middlemarch", "The Mill on the Floss" and "Adam Bede". Eliot's personal life was the subject of some controversy. For over two decades, she lived together with George Henry Lewes, a married man-he was estranged from his wife but never officially divorced. Their relationship offended Victorian sensibilities, but failed to dent Eliot's popularity with readers. The pair are buried side-by-side in London's Highgate Cemetery.

There's no one Maggie Tulliver loves more than her brother Tom. But their relationship is far from easy. She's passionate and impulsive, but he's emotionally repressed and dutiful. This tension drives the action of "The Mill on the Floss", one of George Eliot's most celebrated novels. As the two siblings grow up, they're pushed and pulled towards each other, as Maggie rails against the rules of 19th century society while Tom conforms to them. Strongly autobiographical, "The Mill on the Floss" is a compelling tale of duty, ambition and the struggle to be yourself. Make it your next read if you liked Hardy's "Jude the Obscure" or Austen's "Pride and Prejudice". George Eliot, pseudonym of Mary Ann Evans (1819-1890), was an English novelist, journalist and poet. She took a realist approach to storytelling, finding the drama and beauty in the day-to-day existence of England's rural working classes. Her most famous novels include "Middlemarch", "The Mill on the Floss" and "Adam Bede". Eliot's personal life was the subject of some controversy. For over two decades, she lived together with George Henry Lewes, a married man-he was estranged from his wife but never officially divorced. Their relationship offended Victorian sensibilities, but failed to dent Eliot's popularity with readers. The pair are buried side-by-side in London's Highgate Cemetery.

Therapist. Peacemaker. Pillar of the community. A country parson in 19th century England was all this and more. In "Scenes of Clerical Life", George Eliot offers a poignant portrait of three such clergymen. Each has his virtues and his faults, and a colourful cast of parishioners. And every day seems to bring a new moral dilemma to solve. "Scenes of Clerical Life" was Eliot's first published piece of fiction. Witty and warm, it points the way forward to her later masterpieces like "Middlemarch". George Eliot, pseudonym of Mary Ann Evans (1819-1890), was an English novelist, journalist and poet. She took a realist approach to storytelling, finding the drama and beauty in the day-to-day existence of England's rural working classes. Her most famous novels include "Middlemarch", "The Mill on the Floss" and "Adam Bede". Eliot's personal life was the subject of some controversy. For over two decades, she lived together with George Henry Lewes, a married man-he was estranged from his wife but never officially divorced. Their relationship offended Victorian sensibilities, but failed to dent Eliot's popularity with readers. The pair are buried side-by-side in London's Highgate Cemetery.

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 idiot brother, Jacob. - Summary by Lynne Thompson

"George Eliot's 1859 novella, 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. This view is supported by the fact that most of Latimer's vision-based predictions of how people will behave and events unfold do not, in the end, turn out as he had foretold. Much of this work's power and complexity lie in Latimer's relationship with Bertha, whom he ultimately, unhappily, marries. 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. (Introduction by Kirsten Wever)"