Middlemarch: A Study of Provincial Life

Middlemarch: A Study of Provincial Life by George Eliot (the pen name of Mary Ann Evans) is a sweeping novel that offers a detailed portrayal of life in a small English town during the early 19th century. It’s both a social and political commentary as well as a deeply psychological exploration of its characters. First published in 1871-1872, the novel is set in the fictional town of Middlemarch and revolves around a broad range of characters, each representing different facets of society, class, and morality.