The Life of George Eliot
Enriched edition. Victorian Biography, Letters, and Psychological Realism Behind Middlemarch and Adam BedeBy George Eliot
Length35h 26m
About this audiobook
In 'The Life of George Eliot', the author provides a comprehensive analysis of the life and works of the renowned Victorian novelist George Eliot. Through meticulous research and close readings of Eliot's texts, the book delves into the author's literary style characterized by psychological realism and deep moral insight. Eliot's exploration of complex characters and social issues in novels such as 'Middlemarch' and 'Adam Bede' exemplify her ability to capture the intricacies of human nature and societal norms of the time period. The book places Eliot within the context of Victorian literature, highlighting her contributions to the development of the novel as a form of social commentary and moral critique. George Eliot's unique blend of intelligence, empathy, and narrative skill shines through in this engaging and informative study of her life and work. Readers interested in Victorian literature, feminist perspectives, and psychological realism will find 'The Life of George Eliot' to be a valuable addition to their literary repertoire.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (225)
Includes Goodreads, LibraryThing, Amazon
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length35 hrs 26 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 17, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Complete Novels of George Eliot - All 9 Novels in One Edition
19VOLUME 2
2The Essential Works of George Eliot
20CHAPTER VIII
3The Complete Works
21CHAPTER IX
4The Complete Novels in One Volume
22CHAPTER X
5Complete Works
23CHAPTER XI
Show all chaptersShow less
6Introduction
24CHAPTER XII
7Synopsis
25CHAPTER XIII
8Historical Context
26VOLUME 3
9Author Biography
27CHAPTER XIV
10VOLUME 1
28CHAPTER XV
11CHAPTER I
29CHAPTER XVI (pt. 1)
12CHAPTER II
30CHAPTER XVI (pt. 2)
13CHAPTER III
31CHAPTER XVII
14CHAPTER IV
32CHAPTER XVIII
15CHAPTER V
33CHAPTER XIX
16CHAPTER VI
34Analysis
17CHAPTER VII (pt. 1)
35Reflection
18CHAPTER VII (pt. 2)
36Memorable Quotes
MiddlemarchGeorge Eliot42h 9m4.2 (234K)$30 · $0.00
The Complete Novels in One VolumeGeorge Eliot199h 42m4.6 (410)$1.99 · $0.00
George Eliot - Sämtliche RomaneGeorge Eliot192h 34m4.6 (11)$2 · $0.00
A Cornucopia of Knowledge: 24 Didactic Fiction BooksGeorge Eliot, Thomas Carlyle, Irving Bacheller, Constance Fenimore Woolson, Sarah Fielding, T. S. Arthur, H. G. Wells, J. G. Holland, Mary H. Eastman, Brand Whitlock, James Oppenheim, Hannah More, Silas Xavier Floyd, George Horace Lorimer, George Griswold Livermore, Margaret M. Robertson, Eleanora H. Stooke, A. L. O. E., Horatio Jr. Alger, Mary Wollstonecraft, John Ruskin218h 45m$1.99 · $0.00
The Life of George Eliot (Vol. 1-3) (Annotated)George Eliot35h 25m$2 · $0.00
GEORGE ELIOT Ultimate Collection: 60+ Novels, Short Stories, Poems & Essays (Annotated)George Eliot266h 29m4.5 (129)$2 · $0.00
Adam Bede (Annotated)George Eliot24h4.1 (84.1K)$2 · $0.00
The Mill on the Floss (Annotated)George Eliot24h 23m3.8 (60.1K)$2 · $0.00
Middlemarch (Kommentiert)George Eliot47h 41m4.2 (209.5K)$2 · $0.00
Silas Marner (Annotated)George Eliot9h 16m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of George Eliot - All 9 Novels in One Edition (Annotated)George Eliot169h 41m4.5 (404)$2 · $0.00
The Complete Works of George Eliot (Annotated)George Eliot216h 23m4.2 (164)$2 · $0.00
Middlemarch (Annotated)George Eliot37h 12m4.4 (37.1K)$2 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of George Eliot (Annotated)George Eliot169h 40m4.5 (2.2K)$3 · $0.00
The Complete Works of George Eliot (Annotated)George Eliot266h 24m4.4 (634)$2 · $0.00
Felix Holt, the RadicalGeorge Eliot15h 38m3.8 (6.4K)$2 · $0.00
Silas MarnerGeorge Eliot7h 45m3.8 (124.2K)$2 · $0.00
Brother JacobGeorge Eliot3h 4m3.4 (934)$1 · $0.00
Middlemarch (Unabridged)George Eliot36h 39m4.2 (228.6K)$1 · $0.00
You Are Worth ItKyle Carpenter, Don Yaeger8h 53m4.7 (4.8K)$29 · $0.00
The Happiest Man on EarthEddie Jaku3h 48m4.6 (178K)$7 · $0.00
MotherlandJulia Ioffe17h 52m4.7 (2.5K)$40 · $0.00
Evidence Not SeenDarlene Deibler Rose11h 11m4.6 (11.9K)$29 · $0.00
Where Cowards Go to DieBenjamin Sledge8h 42m4.7 (351)$20 · $0.00
Will You Love Me?Cathy Glass9h 5m4.6 (9.3K)$29 · $0.00
Designing Terry Pratchett’s DiscworldPaul Kidby3h 52m4.7 (343)$20 · $0.00
HostageEli Sharabi5h 25m4.6 (10.8K)$24 · $0.00
Finding MeViola Davis9h 15m4.6 (256.4K)$29 · $0.00
The Dangerous Truth about Today’s MarijuanaLaura Stack CSP, MBA9h 57m4.7 (385)$20 · $0.00
Birdie & HarlowTaylor Wolfe7h 50m4.6 (6.5K)$26 · $0.00
The Lives of BrianBrian Johnson9h 45m4.6 (3.5K)$29 · $0.00
I Am The StormJanice Dean9h4.6 (1.5K)$8 · $0.00
Black History CollectionFrederick Douglass, Harriet Ann Jacobs, Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois27h 9m4.6 (2.6K)$18 · $0.00
Just as I AmCicely Tyson16h 8m4.6 (99K)$33 · $0.00
Unbroken Bonds of BattleJohnny Joey Jones8h 31m4.6 (2.6K)$8 · $0.00
The Daughter of AuschwitzTova Friedman, Malcolm Brabant7h 54m4.6 (16.7K)$26 · $0.00
My Bondage and My Freedom (Annotated)Frederick Douglass15h 30m4.6 (2.4K)$2 · $0.00
Lily's PromiseLily Ebert, Dov Forman8h 54m4.6 (16.1K)$29 · $0.00
CrossroadsKaleb Dahlgren7h 56m4.6 (4.9K)$26 · $0.00
You may also like
We Run the TidesVendela Vida6h 35m3.6 (19.7K)$24 · $0.00
The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored ManJames Weldon Johnson5h 2m4.1 (16.1K)$20
RacelessGeorgina Lawton8h 7m4.2 (1.7K)$26 · $0.00
The Garden Party and Other StoriesKatherine Mansfield7h4.0 (14.8K)$23
One of OursWilla Sibert Cather13h 35m4.0 (14.4K)$3
Women in ClothesSheila Heti, Heidi Julavits, Leanne Shapton, others19h 14m3.9 (3.2K)$25 · $0.00
The Getting of WisdomHenry Handel Richardson7h 19m3.6 (2.3K)$17
The Portrait of a LadyHenry James26h 5m3.9 (116.7K)$1.20 · $0.00
LettermanJason Zinoman9h 39m3.9 (3.2K)$29 · $0.00
Emerald CityJennifer Egan5h 31m3.8 (4.5K)$17
Tiffany Sly Lives Here NowDana L. Davis9h 22m4.1 (2.2K)$29 · $0.00
Absolution - a false start to The Great Gatsby (Annotated)F. Scott Fitzgerald2h 24m4.0 (1.5K)$2 · $0.00
SweetnessJeff Pearlman18h 50m4.4 (3.6K)$32 · $0.00
Destiny Chosen By LifeJohn Simons7h 53m$7 · $0.00
Ulysses S. GrantSantiago Machain5h 53m$25 · $0.00
Finding Renee RichardsJulie Kliegman7h 13m$24 · $0.00
The Book of EatingAdam Platt8h 19m3.7 (454)$26 · $0.00
Sinister Street (Vol. 1&2) (Annotated)Compton MacKenzie40h 15m3.8 (90)$1.99 · $0.00
The Heel Of AchillesE. M. Delafield6h 26m3.9 (52)$2.40
Raw MaterialDorothy Canfield Fisher6h 48m$2 · $0.00