The Reflection of English Character in English Art
Title
The Reflection of English Character in English Art
Description
- The essay explores how English art reflects the nation's character, with the author arguing that art serves as a mirror to society, revealing its values, morals, and cultural identity through visual representations. (George Eliot is compared to Jane Austen)
Creator
Courthope, W. J.
Source
Courthorpe, W. J. "The Reflection of English Character in English Art." The Quarterly Review, vol. 147, Jan. 1879, pp. 81–112.
Publisher
George Eliot Archive, edited by Beverley Park Rilett. https://GeorgeEliotArchive.org
Date
1879-01
Citation
Courthope, W. J, The Reflection of English Character in English Art, Contemporaries on George Eliot's Works, George Eliot Archive, edited by Beverley Park Rilett. https://GeorgeEliotArchive.org, Accessed September 7, 2026. https://www.georgeeliotarchive.org/items/show/52723