Before George Eliot

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The book explores how Marian Evans's formative experiences in periodical journalism shaped her skills and narrative style, ultimately influencing her achievements as a novelist. It delves into the relationship between her early writing endeavors and her later literary success, offering insights into her development as a prominent literary figure. By examining her contributions to the periodical press, the study highlights the significance of this phase in her career and its lasting effects on her fiction.