George Eliot's Life, as Related in Her Letters and Journals

by J. W. Cross

First published 2020

George Eliot's letters and journals reveal the extraordinary woman behind the literary legend. From her passionate romance with a married man to her struggles with depression and self-doubt, this unvarnished portrait captures the complexities of her brilliant mind and tumultuous personal life. Brace for a captivating glimpse into the private world of one of the 19th century's most celebrated authors.

Genres: biography, literary-fiction, biography-memoir, 19th-century

Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: biographical-fiction, character-study

Period: 19th-century

327 pages · Paperback · Independently published

Content warnings: depression, mental-illness

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