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Middlemarch

By George Eliot

Middlemarch by George Eliot (the pen name of Mary Ann Evans) is a richly woven social and political novel set in a fictional English town in the early 19th century. The story follows a diverse array of characters, particularly Dorothea Brooke, an idealistic young woman who marries the much older, self-centered scholar Casaubon, believing she will help him in his intellectual pursuits. Meanwhile, other characters navigate their own personal struggles, such as Dr. Tertius Lydgate, a progressive doctor caught in a loveless marriage, and Fred Vincy, a young man grappling with his own ambitions and romantic entanglements. Through its intricate plotlines, Middlemarch explores themes of marriage, morality, social change, and personal fulfillment, offering a critical examination of the complexities of life, love, and society. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest novels in the English language.

Release Date July 1, 1994
Recently Updated July 7, 2024

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Middlemarch by George Eliot (the pen name of Mary Ann Evans) is a richly woven social and political novel set in a fictional English town in the early 19th century. The story follows a diverse array of characters, particularly Dorothea Brooke, an idealistic young woman who marries the much older, self-centered scholar Casaubon, believing she will help him in his intellectual pursuits. Meanwhile, other characters navigate their own personal struggles, such as Dr. Tertius Lydgate, a progressive doctor caught in a loveless marriage, and Fred Vincy, a young man grappling with his own ambitions and romantic entanglements. Through its intricate plotlines, Middlemarch explores themes of marriage, morality, social change, and personal fulfillment, offering a critical examination of the complexities of life, love, and society. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest novels in the English language.

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George Eliot

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George Eliot is a highly celebrated author whose books have touched readers globally.

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