GE to Sara Sophia Hennell, Wandsworth, 23 August [1859]
Title
GE to Sara Sophia Hennell, Wandsworth, 23 August [1859]
Title
GE to Sara Sophia Hennell, Wandsworth, 23 August [1859]
Sender
George Eliot
Recipient
Sara Sophia Hennell
Date(s)
- 1859-08-23
Place
Wandsworth
Letter Content
GE to Sara Sophia Hennell, Wandsworth, 23 August [1859]
MS: Yale. Endorsed: 1859. Hitherto unpublished.
August 23.
Dear Sara
I am grateful to you for your full description. 271 It is very tempting. The one drawback is the absence of perpetual sands. Mr. Lewes particularly wants a place where he can saunter on the sands for 'bc of an hour, when his head is weary, and turn in again, without extra walking -- as in one's own garden. Still I think the absence of hoops and the presence of sunset are two things that almost outweigh the drawback. The negative quality is to be found at so few places now! Mr. Lewes thanks you for the pains you have taken to make us understand the character of the place: it is a real, friendly service.
I am interested to know the sequel of your book, and to read the history of your thoughts which it promises. Do not fancy me so absorbed in our own doings that any share in yours will be importunate, if a glance at a proof, or anything else, will be at any time worth your asking.
Ever yours
Marian.
MS: Yale. Endorsed: 1859. Hitherto unpublished.
August 23.
Dear Sara
I am grateful to you for your full description. 271 It is very tempting. The one drawback is the absence of perpetual sands. Mr. Lewes particularly wants a place where he can saunter on the sands for 'bc of an hour, when his head is weary, and turn in again, without extra walking -- as in one's own garden. Still I think the absence of hoops and the presence of sunset are two things that almost outweigh the drawback. The negative quality is to be found at so few places now! Mr. Lewes thanks you for the pains you have taken to make us understand the character of the place: it is a real, friendly service.
I am interested to know the sequel of your book, and to read the history of your thoughts which it promises. Do not fancy me so absorbed in our own doings that any share in yours will be importunate, if a glance at a proof, or anything else, will be at any time worth your asking.
Ever yours
Marian.
Signature
Marian.
Citation
George Eliot, GE to Sara Sophia Hennell, Wandsworth, 23 August [1859], Complete George Eliot Letters(2026), George Eliot Archive, edited by Beverley Park Rilett. https://GeorgeEliotArchive.org, Accessed September 7, 2026. https://georgeeliotarchive.org/items/show/94133