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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.
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| Title: | Letter from George Henry Lewes |
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| Description: | In this interesting letter from George Eliot's partner George Lewes, he refers to a 90 page book currently being written by her. Due to the timing of the letter it is likely that the book he refers to is 'Silas Marner'. He also reminds Sampson Low that she ceased to be called Miss Evans seven years ago, and uses the name Mrs Lewes. |
| Address: | 10 Harewood Square, Regents Park, N. W. |
| Letter dated: | 01-12-1860 |
| Physical description: | Sampson Low Letters, Volume 1, 1 page |
| Types of letter: | Comments about another client, author, artist or work etc.; Discussion of work published or forthcoming, including copyright |
| Key works mentioned: | Adam Bede |
| Rights statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
| Restrictions on use: | No further use without permission. Contact university-archive@open.ac.uk |
| Image rights: | © National Portrait Gallery. London cc-by-nc-nd Elliott & Fry albumen carte-de-visite 1870s |
| Identifier: | SL_113 |
