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Discover the timeless masterpiece, The Mill on the Floss, an iconic novel by George Eliot, perfect for literature enthusiasts and historians alike. This edition features the 1862 third version, updated with extensive annotations to clarify its rich and intricate references, making it a valuable resource for both casual readers and serious scholars. Dive into the fascinating 'Backgrounds' section, which includes insightful letters from the 1859-69 period, shedding light on the novel's content and development. Additionally, explore 'Brother and Sister' (1869), a unique sonnet sequence, along with eight critical Victorian reviews, featuring perspectives from notable figures like Henry James and John Ruskin. Enhance your understanding with the 'Criticism' section, which presents ten significant studies that contextualize the novel within its historical framework. This edition, published by W W Norton & Company in 2010, includes a comprehensive chronology and selected bibliography for further research. With its brand-new condition and thorough scholarly approach, this book is an essential addition to any literary collection.
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Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393963328
Year: 2010
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Description:
The text of The Mill on the Floss, that of the 1862 third edition for which Eliot made her last revisions, has been annotated in order to assist the reader with obscure references and allusions.
"Backgrounds" includes fifteen letters from the 1859-69 period centering on the novel's content and composition; "Brother and Sister" (1869), a little-known sonnet sequence; and eight Victorian reviews and responses, both published and unpublished, on the novel, including those by Henry James, Algernon Charles Swinurne, and John Ruskin.
Judiciously chosen from the wealth of essays on The Mill on the Floss published in this century.
"Criticism" includes ten of the best studies of the novel, providing the reader with historical and critical perspective.
The contributors are Leslie Stephen, Virginia Woolf, F. R. Leavis, George Levine, Ulrich Knoepflmacher, Philip Fisher, Mary Jacobus, John Kucich, Margaret Homans, and Deirdre David.
A Chronology and Selected Bibliography are also included.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393963328
Year: 2010
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Description:
The text of The Mill on the Floss, that of the 1862 third edition for which Eliot made her last revisions, has been annotated in order to assist the reader with obscure references and allusions.
"Backgrounds" includes fifteen letters from the 1859-69 period centering on the novel's content and composition; "Brother and Sister" (1869), a little-known sonnet sequence; and eight Victorian reviews and responses, both published and unpublished, on the novel, including those by Henry James, Algernon Charles Swinurne, and John Ruskin.
Judiciously chosen from the wealth of essays on The Mill on the Floss published in this century.
"Criticism" includes ten of the best studies of the novel, providing the reader with historical and critical perspective.
The contributors are Leslie Stephen, Virginia Woolf, F. R. Leavis, George Levine, Ulrich Knoepflmacher, Philip Fisher, Mary Jacobus, John Kucich, Margaret Homans, and Deirdre David.
A Chronology and Selected Bibliography are also included.