"Eliza" is a novella written by Barry Pain in 1920. The story follows the life of Eliza Doolittle, a young woman who works as a flower girl on the streets of London. After being taken in by a well-to-do couple, Henry and Rachel Higgins, Eliza undergoes a transformation, both physically and emotionally, as she learns to speak and act like a proper lady. However, as Eliza becomes more refined, she begins to lose touch with her roots and the people who were once closest to her. The novella explores themes of class, identity, and the struggle for self-discovery.
By Barry Pain · First published 1922 · Genre: Comedy, Slice of Life, Satire · 23 chapters