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Daniel Deronda

Book • 1876
Published in 1876, 'Daniel Deronda' is George Eliot's final novel and a thought-provoking exploration of love, identity, and society.

The story follows the lives of Gwendolen Harleth, a beautiful but spoiled and selfish young woman, and Daniel Deronda, a selfless and alienated man searching for his true origins.

The novel delves into the complexities of Victorian society, including imperialism, the oppression of women, and racial and religious prejudice.

Daniel's journey leads him to discover his Jewish heritage and become deeply involved in the nascent Zionist cause, while Gwendolen navigates a troubled marriage and seeks redemption.

The novel is notable for its sympathetic portrayal of Jewish culture and its critique of antisemitism, making it a radical and controversial work in its time.

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Christopher Scalia
's book '13 novels conservatives will love'.
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Episode 89: Read Another Book — with Christopher J. Scalia
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Christopher Scalia
as a pro-Zionist novel exploring national identity and the need for distinct national identities in Europe.
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Buckley’s Book Club
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Naomi Fry
in relation to the bingeability of consciousness in novels.
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Sally Rooney’s Beautiful Deceptions
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David Sexton
as a book read by the characters in 'Never Let Me Go'.
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Jennifer Livet
as one of Harrower's novels.
Rediscovering Elizabeth Harrower

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