George Eliot: A.E.S. Viner By A. E. S. Viner

Back cover discusses George Eliot and her critical reception, noting how she was treated with respect by critics and the fluctuating reputation of her novels. The text describes the author A. E. S. Viner’s introduction to Eliot’s life and works, including biographical material and analysis of her major novels, and places Eliot in the context of 19th‑century literature and criticism.