George Elliot

Middlemarch (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

"Middlemarch" by George Eliot is a magnum opus of Victorian literature that unfolds with the grace and complexity of a masterfully woven tapestry. Set in the fictitious provincial town of Middlemarch, the novel delves deep into the intricacies of human nature, societal dynamics, and the perennial pursuit of meaning and fulfillment.

At its heart is the story of Dorothea Brooke, a young and idealistic woman whose aspirations for a purposeful life are both hindered and shaped by the societal norms of 19th-century England. Through her marriages and personal trials, Dorothea becomes a focal point for the exploration of the limitations imposed on women in a patriarchal society and the complexities of personal growth.

The narrative, however, is not confined to Dorothea alone. Eliot introduces a rich ensemble of characters, each with their own dreams, flaws, and struggles. Among them is Tertius Lydgate, a progressive and ambitious young doctor whose aspirations for medical reform clash with the conservative values of the community. Rosamond Vincy, with her charm and superficiality, adds another layer to the social tapestry as she navigates the complexities of marriage and societal expectations.

As the characters' lives intersect and intertwine, Eliot paints a vivid portrait of Middlemarch as a microcosm of society, capturing the tensions between progress and tradition, ambition and morality. The novel's panoramic scope extends beyond the personal to explore broader themes of political reform, scientific advancement, and the clash between individual desires and social obligations.

Eliot's prose is a symphony of intellect and emotion, with each sentence carefully crafted to convey the profound depths of her characters' inner lives. Her narrative style exhibits a keen psychological insight, inviting readers to reflect on the intricacies of human motivation and the consequences of individual choices.

"Middlemarch" is a tour de force that resonates across time, transcending the boundaries of its Victorian setting to speak to universal truths. Eliot's exploration of human nature, morality, and the interplay between personal and societal aspirations elevates the novel to the status of a timeless classic. The reader is not merely an observer but an active participant in the intellectual and emotional journey, making "Middlemarch" a mesmerizing and enriching literary experience.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: The Faceless Syndicate
• Seitenzahl: 574
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798869095664
• Artikelnr.: 69744819

Autorenporträt

About the BookAdam Bede, the first novel written by George Eliot (the pen name of Mary Ann Evans), was published in 1859. It was published pseudonymously, even though Evans was a well-published and highly respected scholar of her time. The novel has remained in print ever since and is used in university studies of 19th-century English literature. Carpenter Adam Bede is in love with the beautiful Hetty Sorrel, but unknown to him, he has a rival, in the local squire's son Arthur Donnithorne. Hetty is soon attracted by Arthur's seductive charm and they begin to meet in secret. The relationship is to have tragic consequences that reach far beyond the couple themselves, touching not just Adam Bede, but many others, not least, pious Methodist Preacher Dinah Morris. A tale of seduction, betrayal, love and deception, the plot of Adam Bede has the quality of an English folk song. Within the setting of Hayslope, a small, rural community, Eliot brilliantly creates a sense of earthy reality, making the landscape itself as vital a presence in the novel as that of her characters themselves.About the AuthorMary Ann (Marian) Evans was born in 1819 in Warwickshire. Under the name of George Eliot, she wrote Scenes of Clerical Life, Adam Bede, The Mill on the Floss, Silas Marner, Romola, Felix Holt, Middlemarch and Daniel Deronda, as well as numerous essays, articles and reviews. She died in 1880, only a few months after marrying J. W. Cross, an old friend and admirer, who became her first biographer. Margaret Reynolds works on literature from the C18th to the present day, especially poetry, and especially in the Victorian period. Her The Sappho History (2003) traced the transmission of the works and images of the ancient Greek poet as they appear in the works of Mary Robinson, S.T. Coleridge, Alfred Tennyson, Baudelaire, Swinburne, H.D. and Virginia Woolf. Margaret Reynolds is the presenter of BBC Radio 4's 'Adventures in Poetry', now in its 11th series. She has a weekly column on classic books in the Saturday Times.Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.CHAPTER IThe WorkshopWith a single drop of ink for a mirror, the Egyptian sorcerer undertakes to reveal to any chance comer far-reaching visions of the past. This is what I undertake to do for you, reader. With this drop of ink at the end of my pen I will show you the roomy workshop of Mr Jonathan Burge, carpenter and builder in the village of Hayslope, as it appeared on the eighteenth of June.