Eliot, George
Romola (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140434705
- author:
- Eliot, George
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 688
- Genre:
- 19th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Romola is a novel that George Eliot considers to be written with her "best blood". It tells the story of a young woman's journey towards intellectual and spiritual awakening, set against the backdrop of Renaissance Florence. With its exploration of gender, learning, desire, and scholarship, this 19th-century masterpiece remains a thought-provoking read.
First published in 1862-3, Romola was widely praised by Victorian readers and critics alike. This new edition features an introduction that explores the novel's central themes and historical context. Dorothea Barrett's insightful analysis provides a fresh perspective on George Eliot's first mature work.
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