Scenes of Clerical Life (Oxford World's Classics)

Scenes of Clerical Life (Oxford World's Classics) by Eliot, George. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780199552603.

When Scenes of Clerical Life--Eliots first work of fiction--first appeared in print anonymously in 1857, critics immediately hailed it for its humorous irony, the truthfulness of its presentation of the lives of ordinary men and women, and its compassionate acceptance of human weakness. The three stories that comprise the volume foreshadow Eliots greatest work, and an acquaintance with them is essential to a full understanding of one of the greatest English novelists. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.