Unlike Eliot's novels such as "Middlemarch" and "Silas Marner," which are works of fiction, "Impressions of Theophrastus Such" is a collection of fictional essays. The book is structured as a series of literary and social critiques, presented in the form of essays supposedly written by a fictional character named Theophrastus Such. Through this narrative device, Eliot expresses her own thoughts, opinions, and observations on various topics related to society, culture, literature, and human behavior.The essays within "Impressions of Theophrastus Such" cover a wide range of subjects, offering Eliot's insightful commentary on contemporary issues, societal norms, and human nature. The book allows Eliot to explore and express her philosophical ideas and reflections on society in a more direct and personal manner compared to her novels.