78 pages 2 hours read

George Eliot

Middlemarch

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1871

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Reviews & Readership

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Middlemarch by George Eliot is widely praised for its intricate character development and insightful social commentary. Readers appreciate its exploration of politics, marriage, and ambition in a provincial town. Criticisms often note its dense prose and slow pacing, which can challenge modern readers. Overall, it remains a deeply impactful and reflective novel.

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Who Should Read Middlemarch?

A reader who enjoys Middlemarch by George Eliot likely appreciates intricate character studies, social critique, and psychological depth. Comparable to fans of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and Charles Dickens' Bleak House, this reader values richly woven narratives and exploration of 19th-century societal norms.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Classic Fiction
Historical Fiction
British Literature
Period
Victorian Period
Victorian Literature / Period
Themes
Relationships: Marriage
Society: Community
Society: Class
Topics
History: World