Mary Ann Evans, known by her pen name George Eliot, was an illustrious English novelist of the Victorian era, offering rich contributions to the English literature canon through her keen psychological insight and comprehensive portrayal of rural society. Recognized as one of the foremost novelists of the 19th century, Eliot was born on November 22, 1819, in Warwickshire, England. Exceptional among her peers for her intellectual prowess, Evans initially turned to translation and essay writing before her foray into fiction. Under the gender-neutral pseudonym 'George Eliot,' she sought to ensure her works were taken seriously in a male-dominated literary environment. Her masterly narrative technique and sophisticated character developments are emblematic in her groundbreaking novel, 'Middlemarch,' first published in serial form in 1871–72. This substantive work, often considered her magnum opus, intricately explores the lives of several residents in a provincially set English town, reflecting her characteristic concern with social and moral issues. Eliot's narrative voice is noted for its omniscient perspective, providing readers with a deeply philosophical commentary on the interconnectedness of human experiences. Her profound humanist approach and focus on realism have earned Eliot a distinguished place in literature, with 'Middlemarch' frequently appearing in discussions of the greatest novels in the English language (Ashton, 1996; Carroll, 2009). Her literary style has had an enduring impact on the development of the English novel and continues to be the subject of academic study and admiration.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 13.11.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Historische Romane |
Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker | |
Schlagworte | 19th century classics • 19th-century England • Anne of Green Gables • British historical novels • Bronte • Character juxtaposition • English provincial life • George Eliot masterpieces • GI Brides • Historical backdrop • Idealism vs self-interest • Jane Austen • Janette Oke • Laura Ingalls Wilder • Literary Realism • Little Women • looking for Alaska • marriage and morality themes • marriage dynamics • Middlemarch analysis • Narrative Complexity • Personal Relationships • psychological insights • Social Analysis • social change • Social classes in fiction • The Overdue Life of Amy Byler • Victorian Literature • where the crawdads sing • Women authors in literature |
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