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George Eliot as Historian Reading Group, Week 4 - Science and Progress

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Date & Time

Mon, 18 May 2026

17:00

Venue

All Souls College

High Street, Oxford OX1 4AL

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About this event

Investigate George Eliot's perspectives on science and societal progress.

Why you should come

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• Delve into the nuanced portrayal of provincial life in Eliot's Middlemarch and its historical context.

• Discuss the intersection of science and societal progress in Victorian literature over tea and biscuits.

• Analyze how Eliot's insights on progress remain relevant in today's discussions on science and ethics.

Event Highlights

  • •Explore the historic richness in Eliot's study of provincial life
  • •Engage with Middlemarch, a classic Victorian novel
  • •Enjoy tea and biscuits while discussing literature

Programme

17:00-18:00

Science and Progress

Organized by: All Souls College

Contact: +44 (0)1865 279 379

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