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Silly Novels by Lady Novelists

George Eliot

Narrated by Sarah Bacaller

Released
January 10, 2023
Length
1 hr 10 mins
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Unabridged Audiobook
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Voices of Today Pty LTD
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In her essay "Silly Novels by Lady Novelists," originally published in The Westminster Review in 1856, George Eliot critically examines the impact of frivolous novels penned by affluent women on the perception of women's intellectual capabilities. With her signature wit and keen insight, she categorizes these works into distinct types and argues that they undermine the serious appreciation for women's contributions to literature, delivering a sharp yet compassionate feminist critique.
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