Silly Novels by Lady Novelists by George Eliot

Silly Novels by Lady Novelists by George Eliot

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Silly Novels by Lady Novelists by George Eliot

Describing the silliness and 'feminine fatuity' of many popular books by lady novelists, George Eliot perfectly skewers the formulaic yet bestselling works that dominated her time, with their loveably flawed heroines. She also examines the great women writers of France and their enrichment of the culture, and the varying qualities of literary translations. GREAT IDEAS. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.
Mary Ann Evans (George Eliot) (1819-80) was a philosopher, journalist and translator before she became a novelist, her first stories being published in 1856. She led an unconventional life, co-editing the liberal journal Westminster Review for three years and living with the married man and philosopher George Henry Lewes. Her novels are among the greatest of the nineteenth century
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ISBN 13 9780141192758
ISBN 10 0141192755
Title Silly Novels by Lady Novelists
Author George Eliot
Series Penguin Great Ideas
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 2010-08-26
Number of pages 128
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.