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George Henry Lewes was an English philosopher, writer and literary critic. However he is most well known for being the partner of Mary Ann Evans, better known as the novelist George Eliot. The couple lived together for almost 25 years but were unable to marry due to the fact that Lewes was unable to get a divorce from his wife. Lewes was a renowned theatre critic and also published many scientific articles and books. He had a life long interest in psychology, with probably his most important contribution being his writings on social and historical conditions on mental development.
George Henry Lewes was an English philosopher, writer and literary critic. However he is most well known for being the partner of Mary Ann Evans, better known as the novelist George Eliot. The couple lived together for almost 25 years but were unable to marry due to the fact that Lewes was unable to get a divorce from his wife. Lewes was a renowned theatre critic and also published many scientific articles and books. He had a life long interest in psychology, with probably his most important contribution being his writings on social and historical conditions on mental development.
| Name: | George Henry Lewes |
|---|---|
| Gender: | Male |
| Nationality: | English |
| Date of birth: | 1817 |
| Date of death: | 1878 |
| Roles: | Philosopher; Critic |
| Linked correspondent: | Anthony Trollope (link opens in new window) |
| Project person ID: | SLP107 |
| Image rights: | © National Portrait Gallery. London cc-by-nc-nd Elliott & Fry albumen carte-de-visite 1870s |
