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 An epic study of provincial life at a time when England was facing rapid industrialization and increasingly fluid social mobility, Eliot's depiction of the small community of Middlemarch weaves an intricate web of different characters disparate lives as they strive to adapt to the changing world around them. Eliot was one of the first of her female contemporaries to write a novel that dealt with real-life issues and complex yet ordinary human life.

Middlemarch

Scenes de la vie du clerge

Loin d'être une invention du siècle des Lumières, la mode des  salons  féminins, naît en effet dès les années 1630, auprès de celles que l'on va nommer les Précieuses. Installée à proximité du couvent de Port-Royal, Mme de Sablé ouvre un salon littéraire d'où sortira la genre des maximes, dont celles de son ami La Rochefoucauld sont l'exemple le plus connu. Ses Maximes sont ici accompagnées de l'essai La femme en France, écrit par George Eliot en 1854. La grande romancière victorienne, qui fut aussi une critique érudite et l'un des esprits les plus universellement curieux de son temps, y analyse l'importance des femmes dans l'histoire de la littérature française à travers l'exemple de madame de Sablé.

Maximes précédées de La femme en France

"Middlemarch" by George Eliot is a literary masterpiece that immerses readers in the tapestry of a small English town during the 19th century. This novel presents a rich and intricate exploration of human lives, ambitions, and societal dynamics.
The story interweaves the lives of various characters, notably Dorothea Brooke and Dr. Tertius Lydgate, as they navigate personal aspirations, love, and the challenges of their time. Dorothea, an intelligent and idealistic young woman, longs to make a meaningful impact in the world but finds herself constrained by the societal norms of her era.
Dr. Lydgate, on the other hand, arrives in Middlemarch with the ambition to revolutionize medical practices. As he becomes entwined in the town's social fabric, he faces the complexities of balancing professional dreams with personal relationships.
Eliot's eloquent prose delves into themes of marriage, politics, and personal growth against the backdrop of a changing society. The characters' individual journeys and interactions offer a profound exploration of human nature, highlighting the intricate interplay between personal desires and societal influences.
"Middlemarch" is a novel of substance, challenging readers to contemplate the choices that shape lives and the impact of community on individual paths. Eliot's portrayal of intricate relationships and vivid character development ensures that this classic work remains a timeless exploration of the human experience.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
George Eliot, the literary pseudonym of Mary Ann Evans, graced the 19th century with her brilliant prose and profound insights. Born in 1819 in Warwickshire, England, she defied conventions of her era by adopting a male pen name to gain recognition in a male-dominated literary world. Eliot's novels, like 'Middlemarch,' 'Silas Marner,' and 'Adam Bede,' unravel the complexities of human nature, social mores, and the pursuit of individual purpose. Her storytelling prowess crafted characters that mirrored the human condition, exposing vulnerabilities and aspirations. With her wit and intellect, she navigated themes of morality, self-discovery, and societal change, capturing hearts and minds across generations. George Eliot's legacy is etched in her eloquent narratives, a testament to her courage and indomitable spirit that broke literary boundaries and enriched the world of literature.

In the fictional town of Middlemarch, selflessness, social reform, and romantic love struggle to survive against human foolishness, economic missteps, and societal ideals. Young and intelligent, Dorothea Brooke hastily marries Casaubon, a middle-aged scholar working tirelessly on his "masterpiece, " The Key to All Mythologies. Their union soon sours, and Dorothea becomes trapped in a difficult situation that worsens upon the death of her husband. Elsewhere in town, Tertius Lydgate, an idealistic young doctor, is caught in an ill-fated union with the sweet but superficial Rosamund Vincy. Intertwined within the lives of these two unfortunate couples is the handsome artist Will Ladislaw, who is sympathetic to Lydgate's ideas about science and medicine, and who develops feelings for his uncle's wife-Dorthea Brooke. Through the voices of the characters in Middlemarch, author George Eliot brings to life various issues of her day, including the role of women, the nature of marriage, political reform, and the status of education. Hailed as the greatest novel in the English language by British author Martin Amis, Middlemarch has been adapted twice for television. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.

If you are either learning French, or learning English as a second language (ESL) as a French speaker, this book is for you. There are many editions of Silas Marner. This one is worth the price if you would like to enrich your French-English vocabulary, whether for self-improvement or for preparation in advanced of college examinations. Each page is annotated with a mini-thesaurus of uncommon words highlighted in the text. Not only will you experience a great classic, but learn the richness of the English language with French synonyms at the bottom of each page. You will not see a full translation of the English text, but rather a running bilingual thesaurus to maximize the reader's exposure to the subtleties of both languages.

Silas Marner

General & literary fiction/Classic fiction

Middlemarch, A Study of Provincial Life is a novel by the English author George Eliot, first published in eight instalments in 1871-1872. 

The novel is set in the fictitious Midlands town of Middlemarch during 1829-1832, and follows several distinct, intersecting stories with a large cast of characters.

Issues include the status of women, the nature of marriage, idealism, self-interest, religion, hypocrisy, political reform, and education. 

(from wikipedia.org)

Complete and unabridged. One of BBC's 100 Novels That Shaped Our World. A masterpiece of candid observation, emotional insight and transcending humour, Middlemarch is a truly monumental novel. Endlessly appealing to modern readers, Middlemarch has been adapted as a BBC Radio 4 drama. Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. This edition features an introduction by Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Jennifer Egan. Dorothea Brooke is a beautiful and idealistic young woman set on filling her life with good deeds. She pursues the pompous Edward Casuabon, convinced that he embodies these principles, and becomes trapped in an unhappy marriage. Then there is Tertius Lydgate, an anguished progressive whose determination to bring modern medicine to the provinces is muddied by unrequited love. They, and a multitude of other brilliantly drawn characters, reside in the town Middlemarch - the background to George Eliot's incomparable portrait of Victorian life.

Middlemarch

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