Felix Holt, the radical
Book • 1871
'Felix Holt, the Radical' by George Eliot is set in England during the time of political reform.
Felix Holt is a watchmaker who gives up his trade to fight for the working class.
His idealism and strong moral convictions lead him into conflict with the established social order.
Esther Lyon, a young woman of refined sensibilities, must choose between Felix's radicalism and a more comfortable life.
The novel examines themes of social justice, political responsibility, and the complexities of individual choices in a time of social upheaval, highlighting the challenges of pursuing meaningful change.
Felix Holt is a watchmaker who gives up his trade to fight for the working class.
His idealism and strong moral convictions lead him into conflict with the established social order.
Esther Lyon, a young woman of refined sensibilities, must choose between Felix's radicalism and a more comfortable life.
The novel examines themes of social justice, political responsibility, and the complexities of individual choices in a time of social upheaval, highlighting the challenges of pursuing meaningful change.
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