Daniel Deronda

Set against the backdrop of Victorian society, the narrative explores the intertwined lives of Gwendolen Harleth and Daniel Deronda. Gwendolen, facing financial ruin, grapples with her ambitions and ultimately makes a regrettable marriage choice. In contrast, Daniel, who rescues a young Jewish woman, begins to embrace a deeper purpose related to the Jewish national identity. George Eliot weaves a tale of moral complexity and social critique, highlighting the characters' quests for meaning amid societal decadence.