Middlemarch - Eliot, George
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"Middlemarch" by George Eliot is a monumental work that intricately weaves together the lives of the inhabitants of the fictional town of Middlemarch in 19th-century England. At its heart is Dorothea Brooke, an idealistic and intelligent young woman yearning for purpose in a society constrained by rigid expectations. As the narrative unfolds, Eliot skillfully introduces a rich tapestry of characters, each navigating their own hopes, dreams, and moral dilemmas. Set against the backdrop of social and political change, "Middlemarch" serves as a nuanced exploration of love, ambition, and the…mehr

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"Middlemarch" by George Eliot is a monumental work that intricately weaves together the lives of the inhabitants of the fictional town of Middlemarch in 19th-century England. At its heart is Dorothea Brooke, an idealistic and intelligent young woman yearning for purpose in a society constrained by rigid expectations. As the narrative unfolds, Eliot skillfully introduces a rich tapestry of characters, each navigating their own hopes, dreams, and moral dilemmas. Set against the backdrop of social and political change, "Middlemarch" serves as a nuanced exploration of love, ambition, and the consequences of individual choices. Eliot's penetrating insight into the human condition, coupled with her elegant prose, makes this novel a timeless examination of the complexities of life and the enduring search for meaning. With its rich characterizations and profound observations, "Middlemarch" stands as a literary masterpiece, inviting readers to reflect on the universal challenges of existence and the pursuit of a fulfilling life.
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Born Mary Ann Evans on November 22, 1819, in Nuneaton, England, George Eliot was a pioneering novelist, poet, and journalist. Despite little formal schooling, she had access to the Arbury Hall library through her father's work, fueling her intellectual growth. This early exposure to literature and philosophy shaped her future writing.In 1851, Evans moved to London and became assistant editor of the Westminster Review, a major intellectual journal. She formed a partnership with critic George Henry Lewes, living with him despite social conventions. To ensure her fiction was taken seriously, she adopted the pen name George Eliot.Her novels, including Adam Bede (1859), The Mill on the Floss (1860), and Middlemarch (1871-72), are praised for their realism and psychological depth. She explored rural life, human relationships, and moral struggles with great insight. Eliot died on December 22, 1880, leaving a lasting mark on Victorian literature.