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Fifteen Fictions for Summer re-release: Middlemarch Part 2

Aug 22, 2024
Dive into the intricate world of George Eliot's Middlemarch, where personal power battles faith and societal norms. The tension between ambition and morality takes center stage, revealing the struggles of a clergyman in a Victorian community. Explore the moral dilemmas of wealth and secrets through Bulstrode's tumultuous life. Witness Lydgate's crisis as he juggles scientific ambitions with marital expectations, showcasing the complex interplay of societal pressures and personal choices.
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