“One has to spend so many years in learning how to be happy. I am just beginning to make some progress in the science, and I hope to disprove Young's theory that "as soon as we have found the key of life it opes the gates of death." Every year strips us of at least one vain expectation, and teaches us to reckon some solid good in its stead. I never will believe that our youngest days are our happiest. What a miserable augury for the progress of the race and the destination of the individual if the more matured and enlightened state is the less happy one!”
Quote by George Eliot
Work
The George Eliot Letters: 1836-1851
The George Eliot Letters: 1836-1851 is a compilation of correspondence from Mary Ann Evans, the author who later became known as George Eliot. Spanning the years 1836 to 1851, these letters provide a candid look into her personal life, her intellectual growth, and her early literary endeavors. The collection is a valuable resource for scholars and readers interested in the life and work of one of the most influential novelists of the Victorian era. 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
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