Thus, while Eliot’s stature is momentarily high because readers of an older generation with older values are presently in a position of authority and can celebr

Thus, while Eliot’s stature is momentarily high because readers of an older generation with older values are presently in a position of authority and can celebrate him, I suspect a critical backlash in the years to come. "Older" values like an appreciation of brilliance, originality and beauty? In your ageist dismissal, you inadvertently do the young wise (who won't be so easily misled by similar prejudice) a disservice! There will only be a critical backlash by people whose screwed-tight political blinkers do not permit them to see genius, whatever their age.