Friends and acquaintances have often asked about the topic of my dissertation. When I answer that I’m writing on George Eliot and the sublime, they look at me blankly. Even those who know that Eliot was a nineteenth century female novelist are left guessing. They aren’t sure what the sublime entails. For many people, the word either refers to a nineties punk rock band or suggests indulgence in fine wine and rich chocolate. . . Continue reading “Embracing and Transcending Limitations: The Sublime”
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