Impressions of Theophrastus Such: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Impressions of Theophrastus Such is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Eliot, George (1819–1880).
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"Impressions of Theophrastus Such" by George Eliot is a work of fiction published in 1879. This experimental final work takes the form of literary essays by an imaginary scholar who reveals his eccentric character through eighteen satirical studies of social types. The narrator observes various personalities—ambitious scientists, failed writers, angry temperaments, and moral swindlers—while his own voice occasionally merges with Eliot's perspective. Through these portraits, the work explores ambition, authenticity, and the breakdown of civilization in Victorian society.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Impressions of Theophrastus Such
- Author credits: Eliot, George (1819–1880)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Authors -- Fiction
- Character sketches
- England -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches
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