Past Present Future Fifteen Fictions for Summer re-release: Middlemarch Part 1
Aug 22, 2024
David, a literary expert, explores the rich political themes of George Eliot's *Middlemarch*, revealing its relevance to both historical and contemporary issues. He discusses the novel's setting during a time of transformation, highlighting the tensions between progress and societal resistance. The conversation touches on Dorothea Brooke's struggles within her marriage, representing the constraints faced by women. Additionally, David draws parallels between the 19th-century railway era and today's information revolution, emphasizing that wisdom is rooted in human experience.
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Intro
00:00 • 9min
The Coming of Change: Railways and Reform in Middlemarch
09:00 • 11min
Reflections on the Information Revolution and Its Parallels to Middlemarch
20:30 • 6min
Provincial Life and Philosophical Underpinnings in 'Middlemarch'
26:53 • 9min
The Illusion of Aspiration: Dorothea's Confinement in Marriage
36:07 • 15min