02294cam a22003133u 4500 11680 UtSlPG 20260610133259.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Cooke, George Willis, 1848-1923 George Eliot; a Critical Study of Her Life, Writings and Philosophy Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-03-01 E-text prepared by Charles Aldarondo, Keren Vergon, Andrea Ball, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "George Eliot: A Critical Study of Her Life, Writings and Philosophy" by George Willis Cooke is a biographical study written in the late 19th century. The work examines the life and literary achievements of Mary Ann Evans, better known by her pen name, George Eliot. Cooke delves into her philosophical views, influences, and the impact of her upbringing on her character and writing, highlighting how her personal experiences shaped her literary expressions and themes. The beginning of the book introduces George Eliot as a significant figure of the 19th-century literary landscape. The text discusses her early life, upbringing in the Midlands of England, and the profound influence of her surroundings on her writing. Cooke emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical and social context of Eliot's life, as well as her venture into literature, beginning with her experiences as a reader and her education. The author also touches upon the familial relationships, especially those with her father and other significant figures in her life, which collectively contributed to her development as a writer and thinker, setting the stage for her future works. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Novelists, English -- 19th century -- Biography Eliot, George, 1819-1880 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11680 53126 53126