“There is no despair so absolute as that which comes with the first moments of our first great sorrow, when we have not yet known what it is to have suffered and be healed, to have despaired and have recovered hope.”
Quote by George Eliot
Work
George Eliot Collection: Middlemarch, Adam Bede, Silas Marner, The Lifted Veil, and The Mill on the Floss
The George Eliot Collection brings together five of the author's most significant novels. Middlemarch is a comprehensive study of English provincial life in the 1830s, focusing on the lives of several families. Adam Bede is a novel that delves into the moral and social conflicts of the early 19th century. Silas Marner is a tale of a weaver's transformation, set against the backdrop of a small rural community. The Lifted Veil explores the theme of spiritual awakening, while The Mill on the Floss is a story of two siblings and their contrasting destinies. more
Author
George Eliot
George Eliot, born Mary Ann Evans, was a renowned 19th-century British novelist. Her works are known for their profound psychological insights and critical exploration of social issues. With her unique narrative techniques and rich emotional expression, she has had a profound impact on literature. more