MiddleMarch
Dream audio booksMiddleMarch by George Eliot
Middlemarch by George Eliot is a sweeping novel set in a fictional English town during the early 19th century. It follows the lives of various residents, centering on Dorothea Brooke, an idealistic young woman whose pursuit of intellectual and moral fulfillment leads to personal and social conflicts. Dorothea marries the elderly scholar Casaubon, hoping to find purpose, but discovers his motives are less noble. Her life intertwines with other characters, including the ambitious Dr. Lydgate, whose medical career faces hurdles, and Rosamond Vincy, who struggles with her own aspirations. Through rich character studies and intricate social commentary, the novel explores themes of ambition, morality, and societal constraints, offering a nuanced portrait of provincial life and human striving. (summary by Dream Audio Books)
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- Latest episode: 2024-09-11
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