George Eliot Knihy

Jeden z nejslavnějších románů klasické anglické literatury nás zavádí do budoárů a ložnic anglického provinčního městečka v první polovině 19. století. Autorka skrývající se za mužským pseudonymem pozoruje s humorným nadhledem i s účastným citem trnitou cestu dvou mileneckých párů i převratný kvas doby.

Ná Silas Marner George Eliotova Nakladatelství Svoboda 1989 pevný kryt Český Strá 216 ISBN 80-205-00901 # Silas Marner George Eliot Freedom Publishing 1989 Hard Cover Czech 216 ISBN# 80-205-00901

George Eliotová patří spolu s Jane Austenovou a sestrami Brontëovými k nejčtenějším a nejuznávanějším anglickým autorkám své doby. Přesvědčí Vás o tom nejen v obsáhlých románech, ale i v povídkách, z nichž dvě si nyní můžete přečíst v dynamickém, vášnivém překladu Kristýny Julinové. Povídku Opona budoucnosti vypráví muž na sklonku svých dní, který byl obdařen neblahým darem číst myšlenky jiných a předvídat věci příští, a může nás těšit, že se její část odehrává v magické Praze. Láska se v ní mísí s nenávistí, naděje se zklamáním, okamžiky úlevy s marnou snahou vypravěče setřást svou nezáviděníhodnou schopnost… A nade vším ční jeho milovaná manželka jako krásná, ale také velmi záhadná a temná postava. V povídce Bratr Jakoubek se setkáváme s vychytralým Davidem Levým a jeho duševně zaostalým, avšak svým způsobem bystrým bratrem Jakoubkem, který Davida přistihne u špatného skutku a jako nelítostná Nemesis se zjeví ve chvíli, kdy se David vrací ze Západní Indie a pod smyšlenou identitou stoupá na společenském žebříčku. George Eliotová zaujme austenovsky prokreslenými charaktery postav, mistrovským líčením prostředí, nečekanými dějovými zvraty a v neposlední řadě smyslem pro humor. Její povídky neztratily ani po půl druhém století svůj půvab a potvrzují její oprávněnou přítomnost mezi největšími spisovatelkami 19. století.

Čtyři povídky anglicky píšících ženských autorek z 19. a první poloviny 20. století, spojené výskytem nadpřirozeného prvku. Tím, že těžiště všech leží spíše v psychologii postav než v křiklavé hrůze, nám možná připomenou podobně pojatý výbor z amerických autorů Komu se to dostane do rukou (Odeon, 1990). Ze známých spisovatelek je zde zastoupena např. Angličanka George Eliotová novelou o muži stíhaném nedobrovolným odposlechem myšlenek druhých lidí a Američanka Edith Whartonová povídkou, kde se nadpřirozený prvek projeví až dodatečně, čímž se zpětně změní atmosféra celého příběhu. Zato Violet Huntovou nebo Lanoe Falcnerovou zná dnes už jen pár odborníků, a přece nacházíme v jejich fantastických povídkách přesvědčivost a podmanivost, a paradoxně i věcnost, jakou bychom těžko hledali v naší literatuře přelomu devatenáctého a dvacátého století.

Příběh se odehrává ve 40. letech 19. století v provinčním městečku St. Oggs. Tulliverův mlýn se kvůli ambicióznímu právníkovi Wakemovi dostane do velkých finančních potíží, a zatímco Tom se usilovnou prací snaží získat zpět rodinný majetek, Maggie chce překonat zášť z minulosti přátelstvím s Philipem, Wakeovým postiženým synem. Děj však stojí na sourozeneckém poutu mezi Tomem a Maggie a rodinných konfliktech. Maggie totiž v jedné chvíli podlehne své potlačované touze k Lucyinu snoubenci Stephenovi - a posléze se zahanbeně vrací k rodině. Tragické rozuzlení sice přináší konečné usmíření s Tomem, nic méně platí, že "příroda dokáže obnovit napáchané škody - ale ne všechny."

Latimer is cursed with psychic abilities that allow him to see the future, yet he's unable to avoid the dark turn of his own life. What many consider a gift, he sees as a curse that has destroyed his ability to have normal relationships. Latimer can hear people's deepest thoughts and has visions of their impending future. It's a power he acquired at a young age following a brief illness. Latimer loathes his ability, as it has made it nearly impossible for him to make genuine connections. He unknowingly uncovers dark secrets that reveal the worst of humanity. Despite this foresight, Latimer's desire to control his own narrative blinds him to an inevitable outcome. The Lifted Veil is a unique entry in Eliot's literary catalogue. It was released the same year as her debut novel, Adam Bede, and is a stark departure from her usual themes. It highlights a different point-of-view and Eliot's diverse storytelling ability. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Lifted Veil is both modern and readable.

The complete surviving journals of a renowned Victorian novelist provide a unique glimpse into the author's thoughts and experiences. This first publication of previously unpublished material offers readers an intimate understanding of the writer's creative process, personal reflections, and the societal context of the time. The journals reveal the complexities of the author's life, making this collection a valuable addition for scholars and fans alike.

3 masterpieces from one of the Victorian era's most brilliant and celebrated feminist novelists--George Eliot, ne Mary Ann Evans. Middlemarch, her most well-known work, paints a rich and varied portrait of English society. Eliot focuses especially on the idealistic Dorothea Brooke, a woman who, lacking a creative outlet of her own, dedicates herself to her husband's legacy. In Silas Marner, a tale filled with mystery and emotion, an embittered man retreats from the outside world, thinking only of work and money. Then his wealth is stolen from him-and a young foundling comes into his life and changes everything. Also included: the short story Amos Barton, which heralded Eliot's arrival as a writer when it was published in Blackwood's magazine in 1857.

Tall, clever, beautiful Maggie Tulliver loves the son of her father's greatest enemy. What will be the result of this relationship?

Arthur's seduction of an innocent, young country girl results in remorse, suffering, and regret

The works collected in this volume provide an illuminating introduction to George Eliot's incisive views on religion, art and science, and the nature and purpose of fiction. Essays such as 'Evangelical Teaching' show her rejecting her earlier religious beliefs, while 'Woman in France' questions conventional ideas about female virtues and marriage, and 'Notes on Form in Art' sets out theories of idealism and realism that she developed further in Middlemarch and Daniel Deronda. It also includes selections from Eliot's translations of works by Strauss and Feuerbach that challenged many ideas about Christianity; excerpts from her poems; and reviews of writers such as Wollstonecraft, Goethe and Browning. Wonderfully rich in imagery and observations, these pieces reveal the intellectual development of this most challenging and rewarding of writers.

A Radio 4 dramatization of George Eliot's last novel, which tells the story of young Daniel Deronda and his fateful relationship with the astonishing Gwendolen Harleth. At heart a love story, it is also a tale of mystery, betrayal and sacrifice.

Adam Bede was George Eliot's first full-length novel. Set in the English Midlands of farmers and village craftsmen at the turn of the eighteenth century, the book tells a story of seduction, and is also a pioneering record of a long lost rural world.Middlemarch is a complex tale of idealism, disillusion, profligacy, loyalty and frustrated love. This penetrating analysis of the life of an English provincial town is told through the lives of Dorothea Brooke and Dr Tertius Lydgate, illuminating the condition of English life in the mid-nineteenth century. The Mill on the Floss is a masterpiece of ambiguity in which moral choice is subjected to the hypocrisy of the Victorian age. Maggie Tulliver's love for her brother Tom turns to conflict. His bourgeois standards contrasting with her own lively intelligence, and the result, is tragedy. Silas Marner tells the tender and moving story of the unjustly exiled linen weaver, Silas Marner of Raveloe in the agricultural heartland of England. It tells of how he is restored to life and his sadness ended by the unlikely means of the orphan child Eppie.

On April 10, 1994, PBS stations nationwide will air the first episode of a lavish six-part Masterpiece Theatre production of Eliot's brilliant work, Middlemarch, hosted by Russell Baker and produced by Louis Marks. The Modern Library is pleased to offer this official companion edition, complete with tie-in art and printed on acid-free paper. Unabridged.

In Middlemarch, in the heart of England, Dorothea wants to change the world and Dr Lydgate hopes to make great scientific discoveries. But after disastrous marriages, they both lose control of their lives.Can they ever achieve their dreams?Middlemarch is generally considered to be one of the greatest novels in the English language.

A novel based on the 20th Century Fox motion picture starring Jodie Foster, Liam Neeson and Natasha Richardson. When a child is found living alone in the woods, she struggles to protect her sense of self while a lawyer and a social worker battle to determine how she will be allowed to live her future.

The Sad Fortunes of the Rev. Amos Barton is the tale of a poor clergyman with a loving wife and too many children. Not until personal tragedy strikes does Amos recognize his own frailties, while his critical parishioners learn to appreciate him too late.

A level 4 Oxford Bookworms Library graded reader. Retold for Learners of English by Clare West In a hole under the floorboards Silas Marner the linen-weaver keeps his gold. Every day he works hard at his weaving, and every night he takes the gold out and holds the bright coins lovingly, feeling them and counting them again and again. The villagers are afraid of him and he has no family, no friends. Only the gold is his friend, his delight, his reason for living. But what if a thief should come in the night and take his gold away? What will Silas do then? What could possibly comfort him for the loss of his only friend?

George Eliot's masterful portrayal of rural nineteenth-century society, with a new introduction by Professor Kathryn Hughes.

Describes the silliness and 'feminine fatuity' of many popular books by lady novelists. This title also examines the great women writers of France and their enrichment of the culture, and the varying qualities of literary translations.

Latimer, a sensitive and intellectual man, finds he has clairvoyant powers: he has a vision of a woman, pale, fatal-eyed, who he later meets: she is Bertha Grant, his brother's fiancee. Entranced and bewildered, Latimer is unwilling to take heed of the warning visions which beset him.

Rebellious and affectionate, Maggie Tulliver is always in trouble. Recalling her own experiences as a girl, George Eliot describes Maggie's turbulent childhood with a sympathetic engagement that makes the early chapters of The Mill on the Floss among the most immediately attractive she ever wrote. As Maggie approaches adulthood, her spirited temperament brings her into conflict with her family, her community, and her much-loved brother Tom. Still more painfully, she finds her own nature divided between the claims of moral responsibility and her passionate hunger for self-fulfilment. George Eliot's searching exploration of Maggie's complex dilemma has made this one of the most enduringly popular of her works.

Set in the late 1820s and 1830s, after the Napoleonic Wars, the novel spans a period of 10 to 15 years and details the life of Maggie Tulliver, and her brother Tom, growing up at Dorlcote Mill on the River Floss at its junction with the more minor River Ripple near the village of St Ogg's in Lincolnshire, England. The story begins when Maggie is 9 years old, 13 years into her parents' marriage. Main focus of the story is on her relationship with her older brother Tom, and her romantic relationships with Philip Wakem (a hunchbacked, sensitive and intellectual friend) and with Stephen Guest (a vivacious young socialite in St Ogg's and assumed fiancé of Maggie's cousin Lucy Deane) constitute the most significant narrative threads.

Set in the rural community of Hayslope, the story revolves around carpenter Adam Bede and his love for Hetty Sorrel, who becomes entangled with the charming squire's son, Arthur Donnithorne. Their secret romance leads to tragic consequences that affect not only Adam but also the pious preacher Dinah Morris. With themes of seduction, betrayal, and love, George Eliot weaves a narrative that captures the essence of 19th-century life, making the landscape an integral part of the tale. The novel remains a significant work in English literature studies.

The narrative deepens in Books V to VIII, focusing on Dr. Tertius Lydgate's ambitious medical career and his tumultuous relationship with Rosamond Vincy, highlighting the clash between personal aspirations and societal expectations. Meanwhile, Dorothea Brooke confronts the realities of marriage and societal norms. The characters' intertwined lives showcase the repercussions of their choices, with themes of class, gender roles, and moral dilemmas emerging prominently. George Eliot's insightful prose captures the complexities of human experience in 19th-century England, setting the stage for further dramatic developments.

The story revolves around Silas Marner, a weaver who faces betrayal and isolation after being wrongfully accused of theft by his closest friend. Seeking refuge in the village of Raveloe, he becomes consumed by the comfort of his accumulated wealth. However, his life takes a transformative turn as he navigates themes of community, redemption, and the true value of human connection.

Featuring the timeless brilliance of a Victorian literary giant, this anthology delves into universal themes such as love, ambition, and the quest for meaning. Readers are invited to explore richly developed characters and societal challenges through Eliot's insightful narratives. The collection offers a profound examination of the human condition and the pursuit of moral integrity, making it an essential resource for anyone looking to appreciate the enduring legacy of George Eliot's work.

Set in the fictional town of Middlemarch between 1829 and 1832, this novel weaves together multiple stories highlighting complex themes such as women's rights, marriage, idealism, and political reform. Through a realistic lens, it explores the societal changes of the time, including the 1832 Reform Act and advancements in medicine. The narrative features a diverse cast of characters and blends humor with serious commentary, ultimately establishing itself as a cornerstone of English literature, celebrated for its depth and insight into provincial life.

Set in a fictional English town during the early 19th century, the narrative intertwines the lives of various characters, exploring themes of marriage, idealism, and social change. Key figures include Dorothea Brooke, a young woman seeking purpose, and Mr. Casaubon, her older husband, who represents the constraints of intellectual ambition. The novel delves into the complexities of provincial life, highlighting the struggles of individuals against societal expectations and the pursuit of personal fulfillment amidst a backdrop of political and social upheaval.

This volume combines two distinct narratives, offering readers a unique dual experience. Each story presents its own characters and themes, inviting exploration of different plots and settings. The interwoven tales promise a rich literary journey, appealing to fans of diverse genres. Readers can enjoy the depth and breadth of the storytelling, making it an engaging choice for those looking to immerse themselves in multiple narratives within a single book.

The Spanish Gypsy is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1868. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Set in the fictional town of Middlemarch during the years before the 1832 Reform Act, the novel explores the intricate lives of characters like Dorothea Brooke and Tertius Lydgate. It addresses significant themes such as marriage, political reform, and the status of women, offering a profound commentary on society. Initially met with mixed reviews, it has since gained recognition as a literary masterpiece. George Eliot, a key figure in Victorian literature, is known for her realistic portrayal of provincial life and psychological depth in her writing.

The narrative explores Maggie's evolving relationships over a decade, focusing on her bond with her older brother Tom. It intricately portrays her romantic entanglements with two contrasting figures: the thoughtful and introspective Philip Wakem, and the lively, charismatic Stephen Guest. Through these connections, the story delves into themes of love, family dynamics, and personal growth.

Focusing on Frequency Selective Surfaces (FSS), this guide by George Eliot explores innovative concepts of miniaturization and angular stability. It showcases his extensive knowledge in electromagnetics, offering readers detailed insights into the precise and efficient design of FSS unit cells. The book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the complexities of this specialized field.

Set in the fictional town of Middlemarch, the narrative explores the lives of diverse characters navigating Victorian society. Central to the story is Dorothea Brooke, who, in her quest for fulfillment, marries Edward Casaubon but soon confronts the limitations of her idealism. Meanwhile, Dr. Tertius Lydgate aims to transform medical practices, entangling himself with the ambitious Rosamond Vincy. Themes of love, ambition, and moral dilemmas unfold as characters face personal and societal challenges, offering a profound examination of human nature in 19th-century England.

This book is a reproduction of a historical work, presented in large print to enhance accessibility for individuals with impaired vision. The publishing house Megali focuses on making such texts available, ensuring that important historical literature can be enjoyed by a wider audience.

Focusing on accessibility, this work is a reproduction of a historical text presented in large print. The publishing house Megali aims to enhance reading experiences for individuals with impaired vision, ensuring that important literary works remain accessible to all.

This book is a reproduction of a historical work, published by Megali, a house dedicated to creating accessible large print editions for individuals with impaired vision. The focus on readability ensures that important historical texts remain available to a wider audience, promoting inclusivity in literature.

Featuring the works of a prominent Victorian feminist novelist, this collection showcases her groundbreaking exploration of women's rights and societal roles. The narratives delve into the struggles and triumphs of female characters, highlighting themes of independence, identity, and social justice. Through rich character development and poignant storytelling, the author challenges the norms of her time, making these works essential reading for those interested in feminist literature and historical context.

Set in the fictional town of Middlemarch, this Victorian masterpiece explores the complexities of human nature and societal interactions. Through its richly developed characters and intricate plot, the novel examines the quest for meaning and fulfillment in life, reflecting the social and political issues of the time. Eliot's nuanced storytelling weaves together various narratives, creating a profound commentary on the human experience and the challenges of personal ambition within a community.

This book is a reproduction of a historical work, emphasizing accessibility through large print format. Published by Megali, a company dedicated to making literature more readable for individuals with impaired vision, it aims to preserve and share important texts while ensuring they are accessible to a wider audience.

Focusing on material science and engineering, this work examines the stress dynamics and dimensional changes in the cold upsetting process of composites. The author, an expert in the field, provides an in-depth analysis of both fundamental principles and advanced techniques, making it a valuable resource for understanding the behavior of composite materials during this specific manufacturing process.

This publication focuses on reproducing historical works in large print, catering specifically to individuals with impaired vision. Megali, the publishing house behind this initiative, aims to enhance accessibility and facilitate easier reading experiences for a wider audience.

The book is a reproduction of a historical work presented in large print, catering specifically to individuals with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a house dedicated to making classic texts accessible, this edition emphasizes readability while preserving the original content, ensuring that important historical narratives remain available to a wider audience.

Focusing on the intertwined lives of its characters, the narrative explores Dorothea Brooke's aspirations, Tertius Lydgate's ambitions in medicine, and the romantic trials of Mary Garth and Fred Vincy, alongside Bulstrode's fall from grace. The novel delves into significant themes such as women's roles in society, the challenges of idealism, and the pursuit of education, offering a rich tapestry of 19th-century life and thought.

The story revolves around Tom and Maggie Tulliver, exploring themes of family, love, and societal expectations. This edition has been carefully reformatted and retyped to ensure clarity and readability, preserving the essence of the original work for contemporary and future readers. Alpha Editions aims to maintain the significance of this classical book in human history through its modern presentation.

Set in a fictional Midlands town during the transformative 19th century, the narrative explores the impact of modernity on provincial life. Key themes include evolving medical practices, political reform, and societal change driven by railroad construction. The lives of richly developed characters, such as the idealistic Dorothea Brooke and the ambitious Dr. Lydgate, unfold amidst personal struggles and societal expectations. Tensions rise with the arrival of Will Ladislaw and the sinister John Raffles, challenging the town's delicate balance and revealing hidden truths.

The story centers on Felix Holt, a passionate Radical who returns to his hometown of Treby Magna during a pivotal election. As wealthy landowner Harold Transome campaigns, the narrative unfolds amidst a backdrop of political corruption and manipulation, highlighting the struggles for integrity in the electoral process. Felix's strong beliefs and determination to challenge the status quo drive the plot, showcasing the tensions between social classes and the fight for justice.

Features Dorothea Brooke, a young idealist whose search for intellectual fulfillment leads her into a disastrous marriage to the pedantic scholar Casaubon; and the charming but tactless Dr Lydgate, whose marriage to the spendthrift beauty Rosamund and pioneering medical methods threaten to undermine his career.

One of the most famous novelists in the English literary canon, the likes of Middlemarch and Silas Marner are household names, but Eliot's essays are often overlooked. This collection brings together some of her most important essays and seeks to celebrate her non-fiction writing.

With carefully adapted text, new illustrations, language practise activities and additional online resources, the Penguin Readers series introduces language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction. The Mill on the Floss, a Level 4 Reader, is A2+ in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, introducing more complex uses of present perfect simple, passives, phrasal verbs and simple relative clauses. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear regularly. Maggie lives with her brother Tom in a mill by the river Floss. Maggie loves Tom and Tom loves Maggie, but they are very different. When Tom's father loses all his money, Maggie and Tom must try and help their parents to keep the mill.

Although not among George Eliot's most admired works, this story is set in Florence at the end of the 15th century. It re-creates the picturesque complexion of the city and the characters of the historical figures, Charles VIII, Machiavelli and Savanorola.

Collected Classics Paper III (Penguin Readers (Graded Readers))

Reading level: 3 [orange].

Maggie Tulliver rebels against the narrow Victorian morality and strict traditions of her family by eloping with a worthless dandy, in an edition of one of Eliot's finest novels, featuring a new afterword by Jane Smiley. Reissue.

Published to tie in with the 200th anniversary of Eliot's birth on 22 Nov 2019.

Sette magnifiche signore, sette romanzi al femminile che tracciano oltre un secolo di storia della letteratura inglese. Si inizia con le vicende della famiglia Bennet e delle loro cinque figlie, raccontate da Jane Austen in un'analisi ironica e intelligente della borghesia inglese. Si prosegue con il celebre Frankenstein di Mary Shelley, un'eccellente prova di narrativa gotica in cui il “mostro” incarna le nostre paure più profonde. I capolavori delle sorelle Brontë - Charlotte, Emily e Anne - con Jane Eyre, Cime tempestose e Agnes Grey, esplorano le dinamiche della rigida classe nobiliare vittoriana e le storie di eroi ed eroine in cerca dell'amore. Mary Anne Evans, nota come George Eliot, si ribella al romanticismo con Il velo dissolto, un breve romanzo che illumina le parti più oscure e irrazionali dell'esperienza umana. Infine, Virginia Woolf, con Gita al faro, rappresenta un esempio di letteratura del XX secolo, dove le grandi passioni cedono il passo all'intimismo e al flusso di coscienza. Queste opere offrono uno sguardo profondo e variegato sulla condizione femminile e le sfide esistenziali nel corso della storia.

Der junge Latimer leidet an rätselhaften Visionen fremder Städte und zukünftiger Ereignisse, die sich bewahrheiten. Er kann in die Gedanken anderer eindringen, nur nicht in die von Bertha, der Braut seines Bruders, was ihn zu ihr hinzieht. Trotz warnender Visionen bleibt er ihr verfallen, was unheilvolle Folgen hat.

Miasteczko Middlemarch to kluczowa pozycja w klasycznej literaturze angielskiej. George Eliot, nowoczesna postać epoki wiktoriańskiej, podniosła powieść do rangi dyskursu filozoficznego, umieszczając pasjonujący romans w sferze społeczno-moralnej. Akcja rozgrywa się w Anglii lat 20. XIX wieku, a miasteczko Middlemarch staje się miniaturową sceną wielkich przemian. Historia splata się z wątkami romantycznymi i kryminalnymi, ukazując losy społeczności związanej z okolicznymi dworami i farmami. W centrum opowieści znajdują się Dorotea Brooke, młoda, bogata kobieta poszukująca sensu życia, oraz Tertius Lydgate, lekarz z ambicjami badawczymi, którego plany komplikuje piękna kobieta. Ich losy, pełne interesujących odgałęzień, ukazują złożony świat prowincjonalnej Anglii, w tym mieszczan, kupców, lekarzy, prawników oraz farmerów, których pozbawiono możliwości pracy na własnej ziemi. W tle pojawiają się również przedstawiciele Kościoła oraz proces przemiany społecznej, ilustrujący zmiany w hierarchii. Całość dopełnia piękna sceneria okolic Coventry oraz nostalgiczne opisy krajobrazu środkowej Anglii, odzwierciedlające utracone szczęśliwe dzieciństwo pisarki.

Miasteczko Middlemarch to kluczowa pozycja w klasycznej literaturze angielskiej. George Eliot, nowoczesna postać epoki wiktoriańskiej, podniosła powieść do rangi dyskursu filozoficznego, umiejscawiając pasjonujący romans w sferze społeczno-moralnej. Akcja rozgrywa się w Anglii lat 20. XIX wieku, a miasteczko staje się sceną wielkich przemian. Historia łączy wątki romantyczne i kryminalne, a losy Middlemarch splatają się z historią lokalnej społeczności, mieszkańców dworów i farm. Eliot przedstawia głównych bohaterów: Doroteę Brooke, młodą, bogatą kobietę szukającą sensu w życiu, oraz Tertiusa Lydgate, lekarza, którego cel w pracy badawczej komplikuje piękna kobieta. Wątki te mają liczne odgałęzienia, barwne i pełne humoru. Odkrywamy złożony świat prowincjonalnej Anglii, obejmujący mieszczan, kupców, lekarzy, prawników, farmerów i robotników rolnych, których pozbawiono możliwości pracy na własnej ziemi. W tle pojawiają się również przedstawiciele Kościoła oraz proces transformacji społecznej, ukazujący kalwińskiego dysydenta stającego się członkiem Kościoła anglikańskiego. Całość uzupełniają nostalgiczne opisy krajobrazu środkowej Anglii, odzwierciedlające utracone szczęśliwe dzieciństwo pisarki.