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Romola And Theophrastus Such (1889)

Romola And Theophrastus Such (1889)

Eliot, George

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ISBN10: 1120695414
ISBN13: 9781120695413
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Nov 21 2009
Pages: 702
Weight: 2.03
Height: 1.40 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Romola and Theophrastus Such is a collection of two works by the renowned British author George Eliot. The first work, Romola, is a historical novel set in Florence during the Italian Renaissance. The story follows the life of Romola, a young woman who is torn between her love for her husband and her desire to fight for the freedom of her people. Along the way, she encounters a cast of memorable characters, including the artist Sandro Botticelli and the religious reformer Girolamo Savonarola. Eliot weaves together themes of love, politics, and religion to create a powerful and engaging story.The second work in this collection, Theophrastus Such, is a series of essays and character sketches. Theophrastus is a fictional persona created by Eliot to explore the complexities of human nature. Through a series of witty and insightful essays, Eliot examines the quirks and foibles of various types of people, from the overly sentimental to the overly intellectual. Theophrastus Such is a fascinating exploration of human psychology and a testament to Eliot's skill as a writer.Overall, Romola and Theophrastus Such is a rich and rewarding collection that showcases the breadth of George Eliot's talents. Whether you are a fan of historical fiction or insightful essays, this book is sure to captivate and enlighten you.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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