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Title: Impressions of Theophrastus Such

Note: Reading ease score: 39.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.

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Summary: "Impressions of Theophrastus Such" by George Eliot is a collection of character sketches and philosophical reflections written during the late 19th century. The book serves as a social commentary through the voice of Theophrastus Such, a bachelor who contemplates the nature of self-knowledge and human relationships, while critiquing the inconsistencies and follies of others, ultimately reflecting on his own perceived deficiencies and societal positioning. The opening of the work introduces us to Theophrastus Such's self-reflective musings on identity and personal understanding, establishing a tone of introspection. Such examines his own life, expressing frustration over how others perceive him and the disconnect between self-image and reality. He compares his inward observations with the perceptions of those around him, recognizing the common human propensity for error and self-deception. This dialogue addresses broader themes of social behavior, individuality, and the complexities of human interaction, setting the stage for further exploration of characters who epitomize peculiar traits and societal roles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Eliot, George, 1819-1880

EBook No.: 10762

Published: Jan 1, 2004

Downloads: 157

Language: English

Subject: Authors -- Fiction

Subject: England -- Fiction

Subject: Character sketches

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-09T23:12:36Z Impressions of Theophrastus Such

This edition has images.

Title: Impressions of Theophrastus Such

Note: Reading ease score: 39.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Afra Ullah and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Impressions of Theophrastus Such" by George Eliot is a collection of character sketches and philosophical reflections written during the late 19th century. The book serves as a social commentary through the voice of Theophrastus Such, a bachelor who contemplates the nature of self-knowledge and human relationships, while critiquing the inconsistencies and follies of others, ultimately reflecting on his own perceived deficiencies and societal positioning. The opening of the work introduces us to Theophrastus Such's self-reflective musings on identity and personal understanding, establishing a tone of introspection. Such examines his own life, expressing frustration over how others perceive him and the disconnect between self-image and reality. He compares his inward observations with the perceptions of those around him, recognizing the common human propensity for error and self-deception. This dialogue addresses broader themes of social behavior, individuality, and the complexities of human interaction, setting the stage for further exploration of characters who epitomize peculiar traits and societal roles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Eliot, George, 1819-1880

EBook No.: 10762

Published: Jan 1, 2004

Downloads: 157

Language: English

Subject: Authors -- Fiction

Subject: England -- Fiction

Subject: Character sketches

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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