The History of Sir George Ellison (Eighteenth-Century Novels by Women) - Softcover

Scott, Sarah

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0813108497 ISBN 13: 9780813108490

Publisher: University Press of Kentucky, 1995

Synopsis

The History of Sir George Ellison (1766) is an important novel, both utopian and dystopian. Sir George, a man of benevolence, follows the pattern of the female utopia set forth in Scott's first novel, A Description of Millenium Hall (1762). In this sequel, Scott addresses issues of slavery, marriage, education, law and social justice, class pretensions, and the position of women in society, consistently emphasizing the importance, for both genders and all classes and ages, of devoting one's life to meaningful work. Although she adopted a gradualist approach to reform, Scott's uncompromising revelation of the corruption of English society in her day is clear-sighted, arresting, and hard-hitting.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Sarah Robinson Scott (1720-1795), the author of novels, biographies, and histories, was born to many advantages of education and upbringing that made her a writer. But without a strong desire for financial independence, she might never have become a professional author. She saw a great advantage in being unmarried because only unmarried women were free to work toward their own ends. This theme was to be incorporated into her first novel and best known work, A Description of Millenium Hall (1762). The History of Sir George Ellison (1766) is a sequel to Millenium Hall. In it, Sir George, a visitor to the Hall, follows the pattern of the female utopia set forth in the earlier novel. Scott addresses issues of slavery, marriage, education, law and social justice, class pretensions, and the position of women in society. Throughout the book Scott consistently emphasizes the importance, for both genders and all classes and ages, of devoting one's life and most of one's time to meaningful work.

About the Author:

Sarah Scott (1720-1795) was the author of novels, biographies, and histories.

Betty Rizzo, professor of English at City College, City University of New York, provides a revealing introduction to this carefully edited eighteenth-century classic.

About this edition

• Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0813108497
• ISBN 13: 9780813108490
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 284