Middlemarch - A Timeless Tale of Morality, Religion, and the Struggle for Identity

Middlemarch is a novel by George Eliot (the pen name of Mary Ann Evans), first published in 1872. It is set in the fictional town of Middlemarch, England during the early 19th century and explores themes such as morality, religion, and the role of women in society. The novel follows the lives of several characters, including Dorothea Brooke, a young woman who marries a man she does not love, and Tertius Lydgate, a doctor who struggles with his own moral failings.

Middlemarch is considered one of the greatest novels of the Victorian era and is known for its complex characters, nuanced exploration of morality, and its critique of societal norms. It has been adapted into several films and television shows, and continues to be widely read and studied today.