Eliot, George
Middlemarch (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198815518
- author:
- Eliot, George
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 864
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 3.8 centimetres (0.6
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Middlemarch is a profound exploration of the human experience, set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society. In the years leading up to the Reform Act of 1832, George Eliot masterfully portrays the intricate web of relationships and the search for meaning in ordinary life. Through her richly drawn characters, Eliot delves into the complexities of gender, class, and individuality, revealing the tensions and contradictions that shape human experience. As the town's central characters navigate the challenges of their world, they grapple with fundamental questions about art, religion, science, and the human condition. This edition of Middlemarch features the definitive Clarendon text, accompanied by a new introduction and a fully up-to-date bibliography of further reading.