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Middlemarch

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Set in early 19th-century England, the narrative explores the intertwined lives of Middlemarch's residents, focusing on themes such as women's status, marriage, politics, religion, and education. Central characters include Dorothea Brooke, a wealthy and ambitious woman, and Tertius Lydgate, an idealistic doctor, both facing discontent in their marriages despite their aspirations. The novel weaves multiple sub-plots, reflecting the complexities of the community. Celebrated as a literary masterpiece, it showcases George Eliot's profound insights into human nature and society.

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Language
English
Publisher
Digireads.com
Released
2016
Pages
646
ISBN13
9781420953183
Series
First published
1871
Original title
Middlemarch
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Set in early 19th-century England, the narrative explores the intertwined lives of Middlemarch's residents, focusing on themes such as women's status, marriage, politics, religion, and education. Central characters include Dorothea Brooke, a wealthy and ambitious woman, and Tertius Lydgate, an idealistic doctor, both facing discontent in their marriages despite their aspirations. The novel weaves multiple sub-plots, reflecting the complexities of the community. Celebrated as a literary masterpiece, it showcases George Eliot's profound insights into human nature and society.