GHL to Richard Hengist Horne, London, 10 August 1866
Title
GHL to Richard Hengist Horne, London, 10 August 1866
Title
GHL to Richard Hengist Horne, London, 10 August 1866
Sender
George Henry Lewes
Recipient
Richard Hengist Horne
Date(s)
- 1866-08-10
Place
London
Letter Content
GHL to Richard Hengist Horne, London, 10 August 1866
MS: University of Iowa.
The Fortnightly Review, | Office -- 193, Piccadilly.
0 August 1866.
My dear Horne
I was glad to get your letter with its assurance that you no longer held me guilty of the l'e8se friendship, Dr. Schmitz had carelessly led you to credit. We have but just returned from our two months tour through Belgium Holland and the Rhine provinces, and have come back all the better. Mrs. Lewes not only needed a change of air and occupation but also wished to avoid the deluge of criticism and talk consequent on her new novel so as soon as the last proof was corrected we packed up. She has the wise practice of never reading what is written about her, but she cannot prevent people talking about their own impressions and about the [press]; so we always get out of the way when a new book appears.
Our journey was pleasant enough in spite of the war; but the weather was British in its badness. Now I return to a vast array of arrears -- a hideous pile of m.s.s and proofs! -- editorial indigestion, which makes me think, as I have repeatedly thought of late, that I must give up the Review. I only keep on at the entreaty of the proprietors, but I grudge the sacrifice of time and yearn for my freedom again.
Charles has given me his portrait to send you. I wish I had one of myself to send -- but you will see in this the traces of your old friend. Gertrude's letter enclosed. 717
Ever yours faithfully,
G. H. Lewes.
MS: University of Iowa.
The Fortnightly Review, | Office -- 193, Piccadilly.
0 August 1866.
My dear Horne
I was glad to get your letter with its assurance that you no longer held me guilty of the l'e8se friendship, Dr. Schmitz had carelessly led you to credit. We have but just returned from our two months tour through Belgium Holland and the Rhine provinces, and have come back all the better. Mrs. Lewes not only needed a change of air and occupation but also wished to avoid the deluge of criticism and talk consequent on her new novel so as soon as the last proof was corrected we packed up. She has the wise practice of never reading what is written about her, but she cannot prevent people talking about their own impressions and about the [press]; so we always get out of the way when a new book appears.
Our journey was pleasant enough in spite of the war; but the weather was British in its badness. Now I return to a vast array of arrears -- a hideous pile of m.s.s and proofs! -- editorial indigestion, which makes me think, as I have repeatedly thought of late, that I must give up the Review. I only keep on at the entreaty of the proprietors, but I grudge the sacrifice of time and yearn for my freedom again.
Charles has given me his portrait to send you. I wish I had one of myself to send -- but you will see in this the traces of your old friend. Gertrude's letter enclosed. 717
Ever yours faithfully,
G. H. Lewes.
Signature
G. H. Lewes.
Citation
George Henry Lewes, GHL to Richard Hengist Horne, London, 10 August 1866, 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/94986