Smith, Dinitia
The Honeymoon
- ISBN 13:
- 9781590518885
- author:
- Smith, Dinitia
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Other Press, LLC
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 5.50(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.90(d)
- Genre:
- Literature Biographies & True Stories
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
George Eliot's Honeymoon explores the complexities of love and redemption in a captivating account of her honeymoon in Venice. In 1880, Mary Ann Evans, aka George Eliot, embarked on a new chapter with John Walter Cross, twenty years her junior, following the death of her long-time companion. Recovering from the loss of George Henry Lewes, Eliot was left to confront profound questions about her physical decline and fading appeal. This novel delves into different kinds of love and the possibilities of happiness in an imperfect union. Dinitia Smith's masterful portrayal integrates historical truth with a rich rendition of Eliot's inner voice. With its intelligent and gripping narrative, The Honeymoon offers a nuanced exploration of the human experience.