Complete Shorter Poetry of George Eliot Vol 1

Presents George Eliot's shorter poetry. This volume includes an introduction, which discusses Eliot's interest in poetry verse and its relation to her prose and prose fiction; her recurring themes and motifs; the poetry's critical reception and its value to modern readers. Volume 1: Preface General Introduction, Use of Symbols in Textual Variants, Early Experiment in Verse, On Being Called a Saint, Knowing that shortly I must put off this tabernacle, Sonnet, Question and Answer Mid the rich store of nature’s gifts to man, As tu vu la lune se lever, The Legend of Jubal (1878) Poems, The Legend of Jubal, Agatha, Armgart, How Lisa Loved The King, A Minor Prophet. Editorial Notes Textual Variants