George Eliot was a prominent British author during the Victorian era.  Eliot, born Mary Ann Evans, decided to use a male pen name because she believed readers would take her work more seriously.  Many of Eliot's novels are among the most famous in 19th century literature.  This edition of The Essays of George Eliot includes a table of contents.

George Eliot was a prominent British author during the Victorian era. Eliot, born Mary Ann Evans, decided to use a male pen name because she believed readers would take her work more seriously. Many of Eliot's novels are among the most famous in 19th century literature. This edition of The Essays of George Eliot includes a table of contents.