Description

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Engrossing tale - with a heartwarming denouement - of a lonely and embittered countery weaver whose life is drastically changes when he becomes the guardian of an orphaned child. A masterly portrait of moral and psychological behavior in Victorian England, widely hailed for its brevity and perfection fo form. Reprint of the William Blackwood and Sons, Edinburgh and London, 1861 edition.

About the Author

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Born in 1819, Mary Ann Evans adopted a man's pen name to make sure that her books were taken seriously. As George Eliot, she became one of the Victorian era's most prominent novelists. Eliot's stories continue to captivate readers with their readable style and the warmth and humanity of their characters.