Eliot, George
Middlemarch (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141439549
- author:
- Eliot, George
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 880
- Dimensions:
- 12.95 x 4.06 x 19.81 centimetres
- Genre:
- 19th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
George Eliot's Middlemarch is a masterful portrayal of a small town in the midst of change. Set in the 19th-century Midlands, the novel explores the complex lives of its inhabitants as they navigate the challenges of modernity. The proposed Reform Bill, the construction of railroads, and new medical approaches all contribute to a sense of upheaval, while the quiet dramas of ordinary lives and flawed choices take centre stage. At the heart of the novel are the characters, each with their own unique struggles and aspirations. The idealistic Dorothea Brooke, the ambitious Dr. Lydgate, and the steadfast Mary Garth are just a few of the individuals whose lives are intricately woven together. The arrival of two outsiders, Will Ladislaw and John Raffles, further disrupts the town's equilibrium, adding depth and complexity to the narrative. This Penguin Classics edition features an introduction and notes by Eliot-biographer Rosemary Ashton, providing valuable context and insight into the novel's themes and authorial intentions.
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