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“There are few of us that are not rather ashamed of our sins and follies as we look out on the blessed morning sunlight, which comes to us like a bright-winged angel beckoning us to quit the old path of vanity that stretches its dreary length behind us.”

Quote by George Eliot

Book:Complete Works Of George Eliot

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Complete Works Of George Eliot

This compilation includes all the major works of George Eliot, a pseudonym used by Mary Ann Evans, a prominent Victorian-era writer. The collection encompasses her most famous novels such as 'Middlemarch,' 'Silas Marner,' and 'Daniel Deronda,' as well as a selection of her shorter works and personal essays. It offers a comprehensive view of her literary contributions and the themes she explored throughout her career. more

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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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Source: Delphi Complete Works of George Eliot (Illustrated)

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Source: Silas Marner ; And, Scenes of Clerical Life

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Source: Felix Holt: The Radical

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Source: Four Novels of George Eliot

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Book:Middlemarch: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

Source: Middlemarch: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

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Book:Delphi Complete Works of George Eliot (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of George Eliot (Illustrated)

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Source: George Eliot Collection: Middlemarch, Adam Bede, Silas Marner, The Lifted Veil, and The Mill on the Floss

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