Daniel Deronda

George Eliot one of the classic Victorian authors, in her final masterpiece, Daniel Deronda tells a beautiful tale, love, duty and identity. This novel describes within it the budding Zionist movement, and reflected the strong sympathies of a large sector of British society for the restoration of the Jews.

Eliot having pretty much renounced her Christian faith, still accepted the moral dictates of the Judeo-Christian faith which infused the unique moral dillema's of her age. Eliot's attitude to Zionism is significant, because it shows that British support for Zionism and restoration of the Jews was not the province of a few religious fanatics, but rather a widespread idea in nineteenth century Britain. Which led to the Balfour Decleration.

A beautifully written work, filled with pith and moving character woven together by masterful prose.