George Eliot's Life, as Related in Her Letters and Journals. Vol. 3 (of 3)

by Eliot, George

Collection

Project Gutenberg

Project Gutenberg Release

Project Gutenberg ID

43045

Reading Ease

Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

Summary

"George Eliot's Life, as Related in Her Letters and Journals. Vol. 3 (of 3)" by Eliot is a biographical account consisting of letters and journal entries written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on aspects of Eliot's personal and creative life, detailing her travels, literary endeavors, and reflections on relationships and society. Through her correspondence, the work captures her evolving thoughts on literature, philosophy, and the socio-political issues of her time, revealing the intricate connections between her life experiences and her writing. At the start of this volume, Eliot shares her experiences from January to December 1867, detailing a tour in Spain with her partner, George Henry Lewes. The letters convey the couple's joy and intellectual engagement during their journey, highlighting their admiration for Spanish culture and scenery. Eliot reflects on their travels, discussions on literature and philosophy, and her developing literary projects, including her poem "The Spanish Gypsy." The opening section sets the stage for a journey marked by exploration, both geographically and intellectually, offering readers a glimpse into the rich intellectual life of one of the 19th century's most prominent literary figures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Metadata

bookshelf

Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches
Category: British Literature
Category: Biographies
Category: Travel Writing

language_code

en

locc_code

PR

subject

Novelists, English -- 19th century -- Correspondence
Novelists, English -- 19th century -- Diaries
Eliot, George, 1819-1880 -- Correspondence
Eliot, George, 1819-1880 -- Diaries