UID:
almahu_9948208546902882
Format:
224 p.
,
online resource.
Edition:
1st ed. 2003.
ISBN:
9780230629516
Series Statement:
Analysing Texts
Content:
In spite of the outrage occasioned by her personal life, George Eliot's novels were the most popular fictions of her time. Her vivid evocation of place, lively and sympathetic characters, realistic dramatisation of moral dilemmas and deep understanding of people brought her a devoted readership. A successful writer in her own age, Eliot remains one of the most widely read of Victorian novelists. In this essential volume, Mike Edwards guides students through Eliot's most popular novels: The Mill on the Floss, Silas Marner and Middlemarch. The first part of the book provides detailed analyses of extracts groupe by themes, including relationships, society and morality, whilst at the end of each chapter a 'Methods' section offers ideas for independent study. The second part describes Eliot's biographical, cultural and intellectual contexts and gives readings of sample criticism of her three major novels. Through detailed study, readers are invited to explore for themselves the richness and subtlety of Eliot's prose, and share in the pleasure of discovering the remarkable range of comedy and passion in the work of one of our greatest writers.
Note:
General Editor's Preface -- How to Use this Book -- PART 1: ANALYZING GEORGE ELIOT'S NOVELS Beginnings -- Characters -- Relationships -- Social Vision -- Moral Vision -- Conclusions -- PART 2: THE CONTEXT AND THE CRITICS George Eliot's Life and Works -- The Context of George Eliot's Works -- Some Critical Approaches -- Further Reading -- Index.
In:
Springer eBooks
Additional Edition:
Printed edition: ISBN 9781403900562
Additional Edition:
Printed edition: ISBN 9781403900579
Additional Edition:
Printed edition: ISBN 9781349872299
Additional Edition:
Printed edition: ISBN 9781137608260
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1007/978-0-230-62951-6
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-230-62951-6
