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100 1 _aBrown, John Crombie
245 1 4 _aThe Ethics of George Eliot's Works
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-11-28
508 _aTranscribed from the 1884 William Blackwood and Sons edition by David Price
520 _a"The Ethics of George Eliot's Works" by John Crombie Brown is a critical essay written in the late 19th century. This work examines the ethical and moral lessons embedded in the writings of George Eliot, particularly highlighting her emphasis on self-sacrifice and theChristian principles that transcend societal norms. Brown positions Eliot as a significant moral teacher of her time, interpreting her characters and narratives as illustrations of profound ethical dilemmas that confront humanity. The opening of the essay presents a preface outlining the author's reflections during the final stages of his life, ultimately motivated by a conversation about Eliot's works. Brown discusses the overarching philosophy in Eliot's writings, notably the distinction between individual happiness and a higher moral consciousness, as exemplified by her characters. He suggests that Eliot's stories serve as vehicles for conveying deeper truths about duty, love, sacrifice, and the implications of living for something greater than oneself, thus setting the stage for a thorough exploration of her literary legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWomen and literature -- England -- History -- 19th century
653 _aEliot, George, 1819-1880 -- Ethics
653 _aDidactic fiction, English -- History and criticism
653 _aEthics in literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17172
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