"Romola" is set in 15th century Florence, during the tumultuous time of the Italian Renaissance. The novel follows the life of the young and idealistic Romola, who is the daughter of a scholar and falls in love with a charismatic and enigmatic young man named Tito Melema. Tito is actually a Greek adventurer posing as a scholar, is ambitious and...More
Mary Ann Evans (22 November 1819 – 22 December 1880; alternatively Mary Anne or Marian), known by her pen name George Eliot, was an English novelist, poet, journalist, translator and one of the leading writers of the Victorian era. Like Charles Dickens and Thomas Hardy, she emerged from provincial England; most of her works are set there. Her works are known for their realism, psychological insight, sense of place and detailed depiction of the countryside. Although female authors were published under their own names during her lifetime, she wanted to escape the stereotype of women's writing being limited to lighthearted romances or other lighter fare not to be taken very seriously.
Mary Ann Evans (22 November 1819 – 22 December 1880; alternatively Mary Anne or Marian), known by her pen name George Eliot, was an English novelist, poet, journalist, translator and one of the leading writers of the Victorian era. Like Charles Dickens and Thomas Hardy, she emerged from provincial England; most of her works are set there. Her works are known for their realism, psychological insight, sense of place and detailed depiction of the countryside. Although female authors were published under their own names during her lifetime, she wanted to escape the stereotype of women's writing being limited to lighthearted romances or other lighter fare not to be taken very seriously.
Book Summary
"Romola" is set in 15th century Florence, during the tumultuous time of the Italian Renaissance. The novel follows the life of the young and idealistic Romola, who is the daughter of a scholar and falls in love with a charismatic and enigmatic young man named Tito Melema. Tito is actually a Greek adventurer posing as a scholar, is ambitious and manipulative, and leads Romola down a path of disillusionment and despair. The novel explores themes of betrayal, idealism, and the tension between individualism and the demands of society. Eliot weaves together historical events and characters with fictional ones, creating a rich tapestry of Renaissance Florence that captures the political, religious, and cultural turmoil of the time. The novel also explores the role of women in Renaissance society and the limitations placed upon them.
George eliot (mary ann evans )
