The book offers a chronological analysis of George Eliot's main novels, focusing on her techniques of description and characterization. Through extensive quotations, it explores the moral themes embedded in her fiction, providing insights into her literary style and the ethical dimensions of her storytelling.
York Notes are ideal study guides for English Literature 'A' level and GCSE students, and also provide good background information for first year university level. Covering major works from medieval to modern English literature, and contemporary works from America, the Commonwealth and the Third World, York Notes offer a high standard of literary criticism, stimulating ideas and thought-provoking questions. Each guide is written by an expert and will help the reader to think independently about the text being studied.