George Eliot's Feminism

The question of whether or not George Eliot was what would now be called a feminist is a contentious one. This book argues, through a close study of her fiction, informed by examination of her life's story and by a comparison of her views to those of contemporary feminists, that George Eliot was more radical and more feminist than commonly thought.

Autorentext
June Szirotny has taught English at the University of Missouri, Stanford University, Queens College, and the University of Illinois, USA. She has published a number of articles on George Eliot.

Inhalt
Acknowledgments Abbreviations Introduction: "Conservative Reforming Intellect" 1. "Janet's Repentance": Marriage 2. Adam Bede : Vocation 3. The Mill on the Floss : Education, Vocation, and Marriage 4. Silas Marner: The Weaver of Raveloe : Child Custody 5. Romola : Marriage and Learning 6. The Spanish Gypsy : Marriage 7. Felix Holt, the Radical : Marriage 8. Middlemarch: A Study of Provincial Life : Marriage and Vocation 9. Daniel Deronda : Child Abuse and Marriage Afterword Notes Bibliography Index