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George Henry Lewes (/ ˈ l uː ɪ s / ⓘ; 18 April 1817 – 30 November 1878) was an English philosopher and critic of literature and theatre. He was also an amateur physiologist . American feminist Margaret Fuller called Lewes a "witty, French, flippant sort of man". [1]
George Henry Lewes was an English biographer, literary critic, dramatist, novelist, philosopher, actor, scientist, and editor, remembered chiefly for his decades-long liaison with the novelist Mary Ann Evans (better known by her pseudonym, George Eliot).
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This essay explores how George Eliot drew on her partner George Henry Lewes's experience as a scientist to create two characters, Edward Casaubon and Proteus Merman, in her final novel . It examines Lewes's scientific achievements, challenges, and controversies, and how Eliot may have used them to critique and celebrate him.
Learn about George Henry Lewes, the philosopher, critic and physiologist who lived with George Eliot for 25 years. Find out how they met, why they chose to live together and how he supported her writing career.
Jan 1, 2014 · To date, George Henry Lewes’ contributions to the intellectual culture of Victorian Britain have been overshadowed by the literary success of his partner, Marian Evans (better known by her pen name, George Eliot). In this chapter I draw attention to both the...
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May 14, 2018 · Lewes, George Henry (1817–78) English journalist and critic. He wrote dramatic criticism as well as philosophical works, including A Biographical History of Philosophy (1845) and the hugely successful The Life and Works of Goethe (1855).
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George Henry Lewes: A Man of His Time SRILEKHA BELL Department of English University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut 06516 The twentieth century has not been kind to the memory of George Henry Lewes. At best, he is remembered as the husband of George Eliot, the novelist. Nevertheless, Lewes remains a fascinating figure in
