“The impulse to confession almost always requires the presence of a fresh ear and a fresh heart; and in our moments of spiritual need, the man to whom we have no tie but our common nature, seems nearer to us than mother, brother, or friend. Our daily familiar life is but a hiding of ourselves from each other behind a screen of trivial words and deeds, and those who sit with us at the same hearth, are often the farthest off from the deep human soul within us, full of unspoken evil and unacted good.”
Quote by George Eliot
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The Delphi Complete Works of George Eliot (Illustrated) is a curated compilation of the author's extensive body of work. It features her most celebrated novels, such as 'Middlemarch' and 'Silas Marner,' alongside her shorter stories and essays. The inclusion of illustrations adds a visual dimension to the text, offering readers a richer experience of her writing. This collection is designed to cater to both casual readers and scholars interested in the works of George Eliot. more
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