The poem is written in the form of a ballad and tells the story of a young woman named Lisa who falls in love with a king. Despite their different social statuses, Lisa and the king form a close bond, but their relationship is ultimately doomed due to societal pressures and expectations. The poem also features vivid descriptions of medieval life...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.
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The poem is written in the form of a ballad and tells the story of a young woman named Lisa who falls in love with a king. Despite their different social statuses, Lisa and the king form a close bond, but their relationship is ultimately doomed due to societal pressures and expectations. The poem also features vivid descriptions of medieval life and courtly love, as well as Eliot's trademark introspection and psychological depth. The poem offers a glimpse into the breadth and depth of her talent as a writer, as well as her interest in exploring complex human relationships and the impact of societal norms on individuals.
George eliot (mary ann evans )
