Middlemarch (Annotated)

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Set in the fictional town of Middlemarch, the narrative explores the lives of diverse characters navigating Victorian society. Central to the story is Dorothea Brooke, who, in her quest for fulfillment, marries Edward Casaubon but soon confronts the limitations of her idealism. Meanwhile, Dr. Tertius Lydgate aims to transform medical practices, entangling himself with the ambitious Rosamond Vincy. Themes of love, ambition, and moral dilemmas unfold as characters face personal and societal challenges, offering a profound examination of human nature in 19th-century England.