GE to Mrs. Theodore Martin, London, 10 March 1865
Title
GE to Mrs. Theodore Martin, London, 10 March 1865
Title
GE to Mrs. Theodore Martin, London, 10 March 1865
Sender
George Eliot
Recipient
Mrs. Theodore Martin
Date(s)
- 1865-03-10
Place
London
Letter Content
GE to Mrs. Theodore Martin, London, 10 March 1865
Text: Sir Theodore Martin, Helena Faucit (Lady Martin), 2d ed., Edinburgh and London, 1900, p. 278.
The Priory, | March 10, 1865.
Let me indulge myself by telling you of my heartfelt joy in your acting last night. 322 Do not suppose that I dignify my impressions with the name of opinions, or that I think they could have any value for you in that light, but it is indifferent to none of us to know that we have been the cause of pure and high enjoyment to another.
My first delight was in your art -- in the good you were giving others. My next delight was in the good for you of being what you were for others.
Your voice seemed to prove that you were in good health, and had overcome the drawbacks you have been having lately. I hope the voice did not deceive me. Once more, thank you. --
Ever yours, with high regard and admiration,
Marian E. Lewes.
Text: Sir Theodore Martin, Helena Faucit (Lady Martin), 2d ed., Edinburgh and London, 1900, p. 278.
The Priory, | March 10, 1865.
Let me indulge myself by telling you of my heartfelt joy in your acting last night. 322 Do not suppose that I dignify my impressions with the name of opinions, or that I think they could have any value for you in that light, but it is indifferent to none of us to know that we have been the cause of pure and high enjoyment to another.
My first delight was in your art -- in the good you were giving others. My next delight was in the good for you of being what you were for others.
Your voice seemed to prove that you were in good health, and had overcome the drawbacks you have been having lately. I hope the voice did not deceive me. Once more, thank you. --
Ever yours, with high regard and admiration,
Marian E. Lewes.
Signature
Marian E. Lewes.
Citation
George Eliot, GE to Mrs. Theodore Martin, London, 10 March 1865, Complete George Eliot Letters(2026), George Eliot Archive, edited by Beverley Park Rilett. https://GeorgeEliotArchive.org, Accessed September 7, 2026. https://www.georgeeliotarchive.org/items/show/93695