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HarperCollins is proud to present a range of best-loved, essential classics. HarperCollins is proud to present a range of best-loved, essential classics. 'The real evils, indeed, of Emma's situation were the power of having rather too much her own way, and a disposition to think a little too well of herself…'' The real evils, indeed, of Emma' s situation were the power of having rather too much her own way, and a disposition to think a little too well of herself… 'Beautiful, rich, self-assured and witty, Emma Woodhouse delights in matchmaking those around her, with no apparent care for her own romantic life. Taking young Harriet Smith under her wing, Emma sets her sights on finding a suitable match for her friend. Chided for her mistakes by old friend Mr Knightley, it is only when Harriet starts to pursue her own love interests that Emma realises the true hidden depths of her own heart. Beautiful, rich, self-assured and witty, Emma Woodhouse delights in matchmaking those around her, with no apparent care for her own romantic life. Taking young Harriet Smith under her wing, Emma sets her sights on finding a suitable match for her friend. Chided for her mistakes by old friend Mr Knightley, it is only when Harriet starts to pursue her own love interests that Emma realises the true hidden depths of her own heart. Delightful, engaging and entertaining, and with a dazzling gallery of characters, Emma is arguably Austen's most well-loved social comedy. Delightful, engaging and entertaining, and with a dazzling gallery of characters, Emma is arguably Austen' s most well-loved social comedy.
How did Mary Ann Evans, a provincial woman of modest origins, transform herself into George Eliot, the preeminent intellectual and novelist of the Victorian age? Kathryn Hughes, an accomplished biographer, utilizes extensive archival research and personal correspondence to reconstruct the life of one of literature's most enigmatic figures. The book examines the tension between Evans's unconventional private life—most notably her long-term partnership with George Henry Lewes—and the rigorous moral philosophy that defined her public literary output. Hughes provides a comprehensive framework that situates Eliot within the shifting social, religious, and intellectual landscapes of nineteenth-century England.
What You Will Find
This biography is widely regarded as a definitive account of George Eliot's life, praised for its meticulous research and balanced portrayal of the author's complex personal history. The text serves as an authoritative resource for scholars and general readers seeking to understand the intellectual evolution of a Victorian icon.
Page Count:
416
Publication Date:
1998-01-01
Publisher:
Fourth Estate
ISBN-10:
0007381603
ISBN-13:
9780007381609
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