Bøker av George Eliot

Maggie Tulliver is a brilliant woman who finds herself at the center of a love triangle between her childhood crush and a cousin¿s potential fiancé. The controversial romance makes her a town pariah, damaging her most beloved relationships.Maggie adores her older brother Tom, whös a consistent yet sometimes adversarial figure. She¿s an idealistic student of the world, while Tom is more of a conservative. Their sibling dynamic is tested by Maggie¿s interactions with two male suitors: Philip Wakem and Stephen Guest. Philip is the son of their father¿s mortal enemy, while Stephen is already linked to their cousin Lucy. When Maggie¿s dalliance with the latter is exposed, she is immediately shunned by the locals, including her brother.The Mill on the Floss is an examination of the complex dynamic between family and friends. Like many of Eliot¿s novels, it highlights the dangers of groupthink and individual oppression. In this case, Maggie must sacrifice her personal happiness for the acceptance of others.With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Mill on the Floss is both modern and readable.

How Lisa loved the king is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1869.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

A man struggles with the extraordinary ability to read other¿s thoughts and predict the future. The Lifted Veil, by George Eliot, is one of the author¿s few entries into the supernatural realm. The story highlights extrasensory perception and how it can inadvertently taint one¿s view of people and the world.

Chiltern Publishing creates the most beautiful editions of the World's finest literature.Your favorite classics in a way you have never seen before; the tactile layers, fine details and beautiful colors of these remarkable covers make these books feel extra special and look striking on any shelf.Silas Marner tells the story about a weaver and how his life changes. The story begins with Silas, who has been displaced from his former home after being falsely accused of stealing money from his chapel. He settles in Raveloe and takes up the profession as a weaver. The only happiness he gets from his solitary life is with the gold he has acquired by working sixteen hours a day. His reclusive and depressive attitude has driven away most of the villagers.

This novel is written by English author George Eliot (Mary Anne Evans). This novel includes distinct, interesting stories with many characters. Issues include the status of women, the nature of marriage, idealism, self-interest, religion, hypocrisy, political reform, and education. Middlemarch originates in two unfinished pieces that Eliot worked on during 1869 and 1870. A passionate young women's search for a rewarding and meaningful life unfolds in Middlemarch, an English town taking its first steps towards modernization. From tradesmen to gentry, the provincial community's residents from a microcosm of political and social change during the 1830s. Rich in narrative irony and suspense, George Eliot's masterpiece will captivate readers of all ages.