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George Eliot: A Scandalous Life

She disobeyed the social mores of her time, defied the critics bent on her destruction, and maintained her reputation by her brilliant books. Along with Charles Dickens, she was one of the two most successful novelists in Victorian England. This program offers a concise biography of George Eliot, exploring the complexities and contradictions of her personal character and the achievements of her writing career. Dramatizations from some of her greatest works, including Middlemarch and The Mill on the Floss, complement this detailed study. A BBCW Production. (60 minutes)

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Item#: BVL33348
Copyright date: ©2002
DVD ISBN 978-0-7365-9352-6


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