Tag Archives: George Eliot

George Eliot’s Humanism

George Eliot’s “Middlemarch” was instrumental in developing a new humanism.

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A Memorial Service for Old Classmates

In “Choir Invisible,” George Eliot aspires to have an uplifting impact on others.

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My Problematic Relationship with Charles II

A melange of thoughts, including my supposed link with Charles II and authors connected with Coventry.

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Meacham, Eliot on Democratic Heroism

Jon Meacham recently cited “Middlemarch” in a discussion about democratic notions of heroism.

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Preaching the Gospel to the Poor

The wonderful Dinah Morris in George Eliot’s “Adam Bede” at one point delivers a sublime sermon.

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Eliot Explains Conspiracy Theories

In “Middlemarch,” Eliot gives a succinct explanation as to why people are drawn to conspiracy theories.

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Illness in 19th Century Lit

19th century literature is filled with images of illness. Reading it should make us grateful to the advances in medical science.

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Stacey Abrams and “Silas Marner”

Monday Although I’ve promised not to write about Democratic presidential candidates until the debates, I’ve made one exception: anyone who mentions literature will get coverage. So far I’ve mentioned Sherrod Brown’s love of Tolstoy (although Brown has since decided not to run) and Pete Buttigieg’s love of James Joyce (Buttigieg has not yet declared but […]

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Reading Aloud Enhances Relationships

Couples reading aloud to each other can create a special intimacy, as George Eliot and George Henry Lewes realized in the 19th century. The radio and then television brought an end to that activity.

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