George Eliot

Born in 1819
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  • Mary Ann Evans , known by her pen name George Eliot, was a prominent Victorian-era English novelist.

  • She wrote seven novels, including Adam Bede, The Mill on the Floss, and Daniel Deronda.

  • Eliot's works are renowned for their realism, psychological depth, and detailed depictions of rural English life.

  • Her writing style combines keen observation with moral and philosophical insights.

  • Middlemarch, often considered her magnum opus, has been praised by literary figures like Virginia Woolf and Julian Barnes as one of the greatest English novels.

  • Eliot's ability to create complex, believable characters and explore the nuances of human relationships sets her apart as a major figure in 19th-century literature.

Books by George Eliot