“The disappointments of life can never, any more than its pleasures, be estimated singly; and the healthiest and most agreeable of men is exposed to that coincidence of various vexations, each heightening the effect of the other, which may produce in him something corresponding to the spontaneous and externally unaccountable moodiness of the morbid and disagreeable.”
Quote by George Eliot
Work
Felix Holt: The Radical
Felix Holt: The Radical is a novel by English author Elizabeth Gaskell, published in 1866. The story is set in the 1830s and follows Felix Holt, a young man who becomes deeply involved in the Chartist movement, advocating for political reform and social justice. The novel delves into the complexities of Victorian society, examining the lives of the working class and the challenges they face. Gaskell's narrative provides a nuanced portrayal of political activism and its impact on individuals and communities. 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
You May Also Like
“All things except reason and order are possible with a mob.”
Source: Delphi Complete Works of George Eliot (Illustrated)
Source: Delphi Complete Works of George Eliot (Illustrated)
Source: Middlemarch: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
“I cherish my childish loves--the memory of that warm little nest where my affections were fledged.”
Source: Theophrastus Such, Jubal and other poems and The Spanish gypsy
Source: Delphi Complete Works of George Eliot (Illustrated)
“The human heart finds nowhere shelter but in human kind.”
Source: The Spanish gypsy
Source: Middlemarch: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
Source: Middlemarch: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
“Our consciences are not all of the same pattern.”
Source: Delphi Complete Works of George Eliot (Illustrated)
“The time is right for electric cars - in fact the time is critical.”