By Элиот Джордж
Элиот Джордж, 2018
"Middlemarch," a monumental novel by George Eliot, offers a candid observation of Victorian society, profound emotional insight, and transcending humour. This edition, part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, is designed to appeal to book lovers and features an introduction by Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Jennifer Egan. The narrative intricately weaves together the lives of various characters in the town of Middlemarch, providing an unparalleled portrait of Victorian life.
The novel explores themes of idealism, disillusionment, and the complexities of human relationships through characters like Dorothea Brooke, a young woman seeking purpose, and Tertius Lydgate, a progressive doctor striving to modernize medicine. Their stories, along with those of other brilliantly drawn characters, create a rich tapestry of Victorian life, reflecting the social, political, and intellectual currents of the time. Eliot's narrative delves into the intricacies of marriage, ambition, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment within the constraints of societal expectations.