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Published in 1958, 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' is a novella by Truman Capote that follows the life of Holly Golightly, a charming and mysterious woman living in New York City. The story is narrated by a young writer who befriends Holly and recounts their time together in the 1940s. Holly, born Lulamae Barnes, is a country girl turned Manhattan socialite who lives by socializing with wealthy men and dreams of a secure life. The novella explores themes of identity, friendship, and the complexities of Holly's character as she navigates her life in the city. The book also includes three other short stories: 'House of Flowers', 'A Diamond Guitar', and 'A Christmas Memory'.

Middlemarch, written by George Eliot, is a novel that delves into the complexities of provincial life in 19th-century England. The story revolves around the intersecting lives of its characters, particularly Dorothea Brooke and Dr. Tertius Lydgate, as they navigate marriage, vocation, and social class. Eliot critiques the conventional romance narratives of her time by portraying marriage as a complex and often problematic institution. The novel also explores themes of idealism, self-interest, hypocrisy, and the constraints on women's lives. Set in the fictional town of Middlemarch between 1829 and 1832, the novel incorporates historical events such as the Great Reform Act of 1832 and early developments in medicine. Eliot's realistic portrayal of ordinary human life, with its quiet tragedies and small triumphs, has made 'Middlemarch' a masterpiece of English literature.