“Me naiset emme voi lähteä seikkailemaan - etsimään luoteisväylää tai Niilin lähteitä, tai itään metsästämään tiikereitä. Meidän täytyy pysyä siellä missä kasvamme, tai minne puutarhurit meidät haluavat siirtää. Meidät kasvatetaan kuin kukat: näytämme niin sieviltä kuin voimme, emmekä valita, vaikka pitkästyisimme. (Daniel Deronda s. 152-153)”
Daniel Deronda is a complex narrative that intertwines the lives of its characters with the broader social and political context of the time. The story follows Daniel, a young man raised by a Jewish family, as he navigates his identity and relationships amidst the backdrop of the British Empire's expansion and the rise of Zionism. more
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
“No more men. I swear it. They’re nothing but trouble. Them, and their damned penises.”
“Masculinity is mainly a construct of conditioned feelings around people with penises.”