George Eliot

As Daniel Deronda opens, Gwendolen Harleth is poised at the roulette-table, prepared to throw away her family fortune. She is observed by Daniel Deronda, a young man groomed in the finest tradition of the English upper-classes. And while Gwendolen loses everything and becomes trapped in an oppressive marriage, Deronda's fortunes take a different turn. After a dramatic encounter with the young Jewish woman Mirah, he becomes involved in a search for...

Originally published in 1859, "Adam Bede" is the first novel by George Eliot, which was the pen name of Mary Ann Evans. Eliot was one of the leading British writers of the Victorian era, as well as a noted journalist, poet, and translator. "Adam Bede" concerns a small, tight-knit, and fictional rural community called Hayslope and the romantic drama that develops between four of its young residents: the title character Adam, a young carpenter, the...

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...

Three novellas that brilliantly portray English country and clergy life at the turn of the nineteenth century from the author of Middlemarch. Initially appearing in Blackwood's Magazine, this trio of linked stories comprises George Eliot's first published work. Together they form a portrait of small-town life in Midlands, England, where changes are affecting both society at large and religious beliefs and institutions. In "The Sad Fortunes...

"Middlemarch" by George Eliot is a literary masterpiece that immerses readers in the tapestry of a small English town during the 19th century. This novel presents a rich and intricate exploration of human lives, ambitions, and societal dynamics. The story interweaves the lives of various characters, notably Dorothea Brooke and Dr. Tertius Lydgate, as they navigate personal aspirations, love, and the challenges of their time. Dorothea, an intelligent...

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...

Scenes of Clerical Life by George Eliot is a collection of three novellas set in a small English town, offering a detailed examination of the lives of clergy and their communities. Each story presents a different facet of clerical life, from the struggles of a reform-minded minister to the personal sacrifices of those who serve their congregations. Eliot's empathetic portrayal delves into the challenges of duty, morality, and faith, revealing the...

Eletään 1800-lukua pienessä englantilaisessa kaupungissa. Kankuri Silas Marner on hieman erikoinen, mutta rehellinen mies. Eräänä päivänä Marneria ryhdytään syyttämään seurakunnan rahojen varastamisesta, eikä kukaan vaikuta uskovan Marnerin syyttömyyteen. Vastoinkäymiset eivät jätä Marneria rauhaan, seuraavaksi toinen mies vie hänen morsiamensa. Marner muuttaa kaupungista pois. Hän katkeroituu ja erakoituu. Vain rahan kerääminen...

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...

Read these Victorian Masterpieces by George Eliot. This collection of George Eliot's novels includes: Middlemarch; Adam Bede; Silas Marner; The Lifted Veil; The Mill on the Floss.