Daniel Deronda is a novel written by the renowned English author George Eliot. The book was first published in 1876 and is considered to be one of Eliot's finest works. The novel follows the story of Daniel Deronda, a young man who is searching for his true identity and purpose in life. Daniel is raised by a wealthy and influential guardian, Sir Hugo Mallinger, but he is not content with his privileged life. He becomes fascinated with the Jewish community and sets out to learn more about their culture and way of life. As Daniel delves deeper into the Jewish community, he meets a young woman named Mirah Lapidoth. Mirah is a talented singer who has been forced to leave her family and flee to England. Daniel becomes her protector and helps her to reconnect with her family. Meanwhile, the novel also follows the story of Gwendolen Harleth, a beautiful and ambitious young woman who is determined to marry a wealthy man. Gwendolen's life takes a dramatic turn when she meets and marries the wealthy and charismatic Henleigh Mallinger Grandcourt, Sir Hugo's nephew. The novel explores themes of identity, morality, and the search for meaning in life. Eliot's writing is known for its depth and complexity, and Daniel Deronda is no exception. The book is a rich and rewarding read that offers a fascinating glimpse into Victorian society and the complexities of human nature.1886. Eliot is the pen name for Mary Ann, later Marian, Evans, English novelist. George Eliot's last and most unconventional novel is considered by many to be her greatest. It is a richly imagined epic with a mysterious hero at its heart. Deronda, a high-minded young man searching for his path in life, finds himself drawn by a series of dramatic encounters into two contrasting worlds: the English country-house life of Gwendolen Harleth, a high-spirited beauty trapped in an oppressive marriage, and the very different lives of a poor Jewish girl, Mirah, and her family. As Deronda uncovers the long-hidden secret of his own parentage, Eliot's moving and suspenseful narrative opens up a world of Jewish experience previously unknown to the Victorian novel. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.