Middlemarch by George Eliot
Set in the fictitious English town of Middlemarch during the early 19th century, the novel explores the complex web of relationships in a close-knit society. It follows the lives of several characters, primarily Dorothea Brooke, a young woman of idealistic fervor, and Tertius Lydgate, an ambitious young doctor, who both grapple with societal expectations, personal desires, and moral dilemmas. Their stories intertwine with a rich tapestry of other townsfolk, reflecting themes of love, marriage, ambition, and reform, making a profound commentary on the human condition.
The 25th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1871
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 700-900
- Words
- 310,000
- Original Language
- English
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- 1st on The Telegraph’s 100 Novels Everyone Should Read (Telegraph)
- 1st on The 100 Greatest British Novels (BBC)
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- 25th on The 100 Greatest Novels (greatbooksguide.com)
- 27th on The Big Read (BBC)
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- 34th on 100 Best Books to Read by Women Authors (Good Housekeeping)
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