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Lives of Victorian Literary Figures, Part I, Volume 2

George Eliot, Charles Dickens and Alfred, Lord Tennyson by their Contemporaries

by Ralph Pite, Gail Marshall, Corinna Russell ...

Collected here are the biographies which revealed aspects of their subjects that the more favourable "official" accounts tended to hide. The life of the author of each text is described, and their relation to the writers they portray is sketched in. ... Read more

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Collected here are the biographies which revealed aspects of their subjects that the more favourable "official" accounts tended to hide. The life of the author of each text is described, and their relation to the writers they portray is sketched in.
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Lives of Victorian Literary Figures, Part I, Volume 1

George Eliot, Charles Dickens and Alfred, Lord Tennyson by their Contemporaries

by Ralph Pite, Gail Marshall, Corinna Russell ...

Collected here are the biographies which revealed aspects of their subjects that the more favourable "official" accounts tended to hide. The life of the author of each text is described, and their relation to the writers they portray is sketched in. ... Read more

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Collected here are the biographies which revealed aspects of their subjects that the more favourable "official" accounts tended to hide. The life of the author of each text is described, and their relation to the writers they portray is sketched in.
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Modern English Books Of Power

by George Hamlin Fitch ...

This edifying book analyzes the most memorable classics of English Literature in a befitting and gracious manner. Fitch studies and discusses several celebrated authors and their brilliant masterpieces in a manner that is guaranteed to arouse any readers interest in them. A fascinating treasure trove of information! ... Read more

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This edifying book analyzes the most memorable classics of English Literature in a befitting and gracious manner. Fitch studies and discusses several celebrated authors and their brilliant masterpieces in a manner that is guaranteed to arouse any readers interest in them. A fascinating treasure trove of information!
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The Victorian Age in Literature

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In "The Victorian Age in Literature," G. K. Chesterton offers a sweeping and incisive examination of the literary landscape of the Victorian era, exploring the interplay between society, politics, and art. Through a series of essays, Chesterton illuminates the contributions of key figures such as George Eliot, Thomas Hardy, and the Brontë sisters, while deftly contrasting their distinct styles and ... Read more

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In "The Victorian Age in Literature," G. K. Chesterton offers a sweeping and incisive examination of the literary landscape of the Victorian era, exploring the interplay between society, politics, and art. Through a series of essays, Chesterton illuminates the contributions of key figures such as George Eliot, Thomas Hardy, and the Brontë sisters, while deftly contrasting their distinct styles and
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The Great Tradition

George Eliot, Henry James, Joseph Conrad

by F. R. Leavis ...

'The great English novelists are Jane Austen, George Eliot, Henry James and Joseph Conrad.'So begins F. R. Leavis's most controversial book, The Great Tradition, an uncompromising critical-polemical survey of English fiction, first published in 1948. Leavis makes his case for moral seriousness as the necessary criterion for an author's inclusion in any list of the finest novelists. In the course ... Read more

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'The great English novelists are Jane Austen, George Eliot, Henry James and Joseph Conrad.'So begins F. R. Leavis's most controversial book, The Great Tradition, an uncompromising critical-polemical survey of English fiction, first published in 1948. Leavis makes his case for moral seriousness as the necessary criterion for an author's inclusion in any list of the finest novelists. In the course
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The Lifted Veil, and Brother Jacob

by George Eliot ...

Series series Oxford World's Classics
The Lifted Veil (1859) is now one of the most widely read and critically discussed of Eliot's works. - ;`She had believed that my wild poet's passion for her would make me her slave; and that, being her slave, I should execute her will in all things.' The Lifted Veil was first published in Blackwood's Magazine in 1859. A dark fantasy woven from contemporary scientific interest in the physiology of ... Read more

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The Lifted Veil (1859) is now one of the most widely read and critically discussed of Eliot's works. - ;`She had believed that my wild poet's passion for her would make me her slave; and that, being her slave, I should execute her will in all things.' The Lifted Veil was first published in Blackwood's Magazine in 1859. A dark fantasy woven from contemporary scientific interest in the physiology of
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Studies in Early Victorian Literature

Enriched edition. Exploring the Themes and Influences of Early Victorian Literature

by Frederic Harrison, Owen Bradshaw ...

In "Studies in Early Victorian Literature," Frederic Harrison meticulously examines the literary currents and cultural underpinnings that shaped the Victorian era. Through a series of essays, Harrison explores the works of pivotal authors, including Charles Dickens and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, employing a critical lens that combines historical context with astute literary analysis. His clear, ... Read more

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In "Studies in Early Victorian Literature," Frederic Harrison meticulously examines the literary currents and cultural underpinnings that shaped the Victorian era. Through a series of essays, Harrison explores the works of pivotal authors, including Charles Dickens and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, employing a critical lens that combines historical context with astute literary analysis. His clear,
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Masters of the English Novel: A Study of Principles and Personalities

by Richard Burton ...

Richard Burton, not to be confused with the famous British explorer Richard Francis Burton, was an American author, educator, and critic known for his literary works and contributions to the field of literature. His book "Masters of the English Novel" is an exploration and analysis of various English novelists, discussing their styles, literary techniques, and the impact of their works on the ... Read more

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Richard Burton, not to be confused with the famous British explorer Richard Francis Burton, was an American author, educator, and critic known for his literary works and contributions to the field of literature. His book "Masters of the English Novel" is an exploration and analysis of various English novelists, discussing their styles, literary techniques, and the impact of their works on the
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George Eliot

A Critic's Biography

by Professor Barbara Hardy ...

Series series Writers Lives
'a genuinely interesting contribution to George Eliot scholarship by one of the leading postwar critics of Victorian fiction. The conception is bold and arresting... it reads excellently but its clarity is also vivid, effective and engaging. It wears its evident deep learning, and informed familiarity with Eliot's world, lightlyàIt manages to integrate three achievements: to give an animated sense ... Read more

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'a genuinely interesting contribution to George Eliot scholarship by one of the leading postwar critics of Victorian fiction. The conception is bold and arresting... it reads excellently but its clarity is also vivid, effective and engaging. It wears its evident deep learning, and informed familiarity with Eliot's world, lightlyàIt manages to integrate three achievements: to give an animated sense
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George Eliot

A Very Short Introduction

by Juliette Atkinson ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring George Eliot pushed the boundaries of fiction and of Victorian society. She was an extraordinary woman whose unconventional life meant that she was judged harshly by family, friends, and strangers. Eliot wanted to draw attention to the feelings and motivations of ordinary people, so that we might feel more generous towards each other. But human ... Read more

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Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring George Eliot pushed the boundaries of fiction and of Victorian society. She was an extraordinary woman whose unconventional life meant that she was judged harshly by family, friends, and strangers. Eliot wanted to draw attention to the feelings and motivations of ordinary people, so that we might feel more generous towards each other. But human
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Bernard Shaw on Literature

by George Bernard Shaw ...

Series series The Critical Shaw
A collection of literary criticism from the Nobel Prize–winning playwright behind such classics as Saint Joan and Pygmalion.The Critical Shaw: On Literature is a comprehensive selection of renowned Irish playwright and Nobel Laureate Bernard Shaw's ideas and opinions on a wide range of literary forms of expression, from Shakespearean drama to ghost stories, from naturalist novels to philosophical ... Read more

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A collection of literary criticism from the Nobel Prize–winning playwright behind such classics as Saint Joan and Pygmalion.The Critical Shaw: On Literature is a comprehensive selection of renowned Irish playwright and Nobel Laureate Bernard Shaw's ideas and opinions on a wide range of literary forms of expression, from Shakespearean drama to ghost stories, from naturalist novels to philosophical
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Modern English Books of Power

Enriched edition. Exploring the Influence of Literary Classics on Society and Culture

by George Hamlin Fitch, Logan Barrett ...

In "Modern English Books of Power," George Hamlin Fitch presents a compelling exploration of influential English literature from the late 19th to early 20th century. Fitch's literary style is characterized by its keen analysis and engaging prose, which deftly weaves biography with critical commentary. He dissects a wide range of authors and their seminal works, emphasizing how these texts shaped ... Read more

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In "Modern English Books of Power," George Hamlin Fitch presents a compelling exploration of influential English literature from the late 19th to early 20th century. Fitch's literary style is characterized by its keen analysis and engaging prose, which deftly weaves biography with critical commentary. He dissects a wide range of authors and their seminal works, emphasizing how these texts shaped
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