Middlemarch: A Study of Provincial Life

Set in the fictional town of Middlemarch during the early 19th century, this novel explores the lives, ambitions, and relationships of its diverse characters. The narrative intricately weaves together the personal and political, examining themes of marriage, idealism, self-interest, and reform. Central to the story are Dorothea Brooke, an idealistic young woman, and Tertius Lydgate, an ambitious doctor, whose lives intersect with those of the town's other inhabitants. Through its detailed portrayal of provincial life, the novel offers a profound critique of the social and political issues of the time, while also delving into the complexities of human nature and the pursuit of personal fulfilment.

Published 1962, First Collier Books Edition

Condition: Well Read