![]() ![]() Her most famous book, Middlemarch, was published in eight instalments between 18. She published three more novels in the following decade, including Silas Marner (1861), as well as some poetry. Adam Bede followed in 1859 and The Mill on the Floss in 1860. A mid-20th century Gothic novel of young woman sudden marriage to a wealthy widower.Includes original slipcase. Her first Warwickshire-set tales appeared in Blackwood’s Magazine from 1857 they were published as Scenes of Clerical Life in 1858. Lewes encouraged her to write fiction, for which she adopted her male pseudonym. Eliot openly co-habited with the married philosopher and critic George Henry Lewes in defiance of contemporary notions of propriety. After a period abroad, she settled in London to work as an editor at the left-wing Westminster Review. A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett Folio Society Edition w/Slipcase. There she joined a circle of free-thinking intellectuals and lost her Christian faith. Folio Society Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier w/Slipcase Very Good Condition. Born in 1819 in rural Warwickshire, in 1841 she moved to Coventry, the city she would later use as inspiration for the fictional town of Middlemarch. ![]() George Eliot was the pen name of the novelist Mary Anne Evans. Miss Brooke had that kind of beauty which seems to be thrown into relief by poor dress. Illustrated by Rebecca Green and introduced by Jane Gardam, this gorgeous Folio Society edition of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women celebrates its status as a timeless classic, an early feminist novel and a wonderfully engaging read. ![]() Ultimately, the human condition is at the mercy of the rapidly changing world. But it also tackles themes including morality, social mobility and industrialisation. Middlemarch offers a lament for the limited options available to women in late Regency England, alluding to their lost potential and unrealised dreams. The dreams of both are thwarted, as they make unwise marriage choices and must deal with the life-changing consequences of their actions through personal sacrifice and soul-searching.Įliot pushed the boundaries of expectation for female writers at the time, refusing to conform to the flighty romance and happy endings of her peers’ publications. Budding readers can bridge the gap between children’s and adult fiction with these collector’s editions beloved by young and old alike. At the heart of the book are Dorothea Brooke, a wealthy young woman with ambitions beyond her station, and Dr Tertius Lydgate, who believes he can effect change through the results of his research. Adventure, fantasy, historical fiction and more encompass The Folio Society’s Young Adults collection. Folio 43, 1774 July 20, 5534 372 American Jewish Historical Society. You have 60 days from purchase to request a refund.Set in the early 1830s, as small town and rural certainties make way for industrial and political transformations, Eliot interweaves the lives of an entire community. 32, 1767 March 18, 5527 Ve Adar 17, Wednesday, Myer Myers & Joyce. To Mary, wife of Thomas Denwood, my saddle. To Daile Thomas Denwood, a black horse running at his place. Please contact us via the methods available within eBay regarding any problems before leaving negative feedback. To my bro.-in-law & extr., Arnold Elzey, all my lands on Pocamoke R. Returns Your satisfaction is very important to us. Shipping Please click the "Shipping and Payments" tab above for details. Customer service is our top priority! Payment We accept several payment types. payment | shipping rates | returns Rebecca Folio Society Edition Product Category : Books Title : Rebecca Folio Society Edition Authors : Daphne du Maurier (Author) Binding : hardcover Publisher : The Folio Society Publication Date : 2002T Signed : False First Edition : False Dust Jacket : False List Price (MSRP) : 65.00 Height : 2.2047 inches Width : 7.7953 inches Length : 8.8976 inches Weight : 1.9908 pounds Condition : Very Good About hpb-inc Selling quality books and media since 1972. Item: 325915010090 Rebecca Folio Society Edition, Daphne du Maurier (Author).
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