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Middlemarch (version 2)

Middlemarch (version 2)

By: George Eliot
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 Dive into the intricate world of Middlemarch A Study of Provincial Life, a timeless novel by George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Anne Evans. Written during a period of personal turmoil, this is Eliots seventh novel, which she began in 1869 and later revived after a brief hiatus. Serialized between 1871 and 1872, it became an immediate sensation upon its first one-volume release in 1874. Set in the imaginative Midlands town of Middlemarch during the early 1830s, the novel weaves together multiple narratives and a rich tapestry of characters. It explores profound themes such as the status of women, the complexities of marriage, the tension between idealism and self-interest, as well as the challenges of political reform and education. With its leisurely pace and subtly didactic tone, Eliots narrative invites readers to reflect deeply on the social fabric of their time. (Summary by Wikipedia)Copyright Fiction Classics Art Literary History & Criticism Social Sciences
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  • 060 - Chapter 60

    060 - Chapter 60
    Mar 19 2026
    Dive into the intricate world of Middlemarch A Study of Provincial Life, a timeless novel by George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Anne Evans. Written during a period of personal turmoil, this is Eliots seventh novel, which she began in 1869 and later revived after a brief hiatus. Serialized between 1871 and 1872, it became an immediate sensation upon its first one-volume release in 1874. Set in the imaginative Midlands town of Middlemarch during the early 1830s, the novel weaves together multiple narratives and a rich tapestry of characters. It explores profound themes such as the status of women, the complexities of marriage, the tension between idealism and self-interest, as well as the challenges of political reform and education. With its leisurely pace and subtly didactic tone, Eliots narrative invites readers to reflect deeply on the social fabric of their time. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    27 mins
  • 059 - Chapter 59

    059 - Chapter 59
    Mar 18 2026
    Dive into the intricate world of Middlemarch A Study of Provincial Life, a timeless novel by George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Anne Evans. Written during a period of personal turmoil, this is Eliots seventh novel, which she began in 1869 and later revived after a brief hiatus. Serialized between 1871 and 1872, it became an immediate sensation upon its first one-volume release in 1874. Set in the imaginative Midlands town of Middlemarch during the early 1830s, the novel weaves together multiple narratives and a rich tapestry of characters. It explores profound themes such as the status of women, the complexities of marriage, the tension between idealism and self-interest, as well as the challenges of political reform and education. With its leisurely pace and subtly didactic tone, Eliots narrative invites readers to reflect deeply on the social fabric of their time. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    8 mins
  • 058 - Chapter 58

    058 - Chapter 58
    Mar 17 2026
    Dive into the intricate world of Middlemarch A Study of Provincial Life, a timeless novel by George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Anne Evans. Written during a period of personal turmoil, this is Eliots seventh novel, which she began in 1869 and later revived after a brief hiatus. Serialized between 1871 and 1872, it became an immediate sensation upon its first one-volume release in 1874. Set in the imaginative Midlands town of Middlemarch during the early 1830s, the novel weaves together multiple narratives and a rich tapestry of characters. It explores profound themes such as the status of women, the complexities of marriage, the tension between idealism and self-interest, as well as the challenges of political reform and education. With its leisurely pace and subtly didactic tone, Eliots narrative invites readers to reflect deeply on the social fabric of their time. (Summary by Wikipedia)
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    48 mins
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