“Some very eminent critics writing in the decades immediately after the novel's publication felt that Eliot failed to maintain sufficient critical distance in her depiction of Ladislaw--that she fell in love with her own creation in a way that shows a lack of artistic control and is even unseemly, like a hoary movie director whose lens lingers too long on the young flesh of a favored actress. Lord David Cecil calls Ladislaw 'a schoolgirl's dream, and a vulgar one at that,' while Leslie Stephen complained 'Ladislaw is almost obtrusively a favorite with his creator,' and depreciated him as 'an amiable Bohemian.”
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My Life in Middlemarch
This book is a memoir that intertwines the author's personal experiences with the social and political events of the fictional town of Middlemarch, offering a unique perspective on the 19th-century English society. more
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Rebecca Mead
Rebecca Mead is a renowned British author known for her profound insights into urban life and her unique perspectives on cultural phenomena. Her works cover a wide range of themes from personal experiences to social changes, including portrayals of life in New York City and reflections on historical events. more
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