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Lewes
Was Born in London 1817 and died in London 1878. -
Born
Lewes was born in London and was the illegitimate son of another poet of the time John Lewes. He had several occupations like, an actor, and a medical career before giving his life to literature, science and philosophy. -
Literature
Lewes published multiple books or novels between 1945-1948. His biography on the History of Philosophy was a description of philosophers of the time and the attempts to attain the unattainable. Two novels of the time are also Ranthorpe, and Rose, Blanche and Violet. -
Lewes early life
In Lewes early life he wrote for a collaboration he and Hunt made called the Leader. Around this time he was also married and live with multiple couples. Lewes wife (Agnes) and he agreed to an open marriage which gave him 3 children. Agnes also had 4 children with Hunt , one of which Lewes claimed as his own. Lewes couldn't divorce Agnes because he allowed the adultery so they separated and he lived with Mary Evans the rest of his life.
