This collection of George Eliot's personal correspondences offers a window into the life and mind of one of England's greatest novelists. The letters include candid discussions of Eliot's creative process, her relationships with family and friends, and her views on social issues of the time. Edited by J. W. Cross, Eliot's partner, this volume is a must-read for anyone interested in the Victorian era and the development of the novel as a literary form.

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