Middlemarch

4.1 avg 186364 votes

About this book

Eliot’s epic of 19th century provincial social life, set in a fictitious Midlands town in the years 1830-32, has several interlocking storylines blended effortlessly together to form a fully coherent narrative. Its main themes are the status of women, social expectations and hypocrisy, religion, political reform and education. It has often been called the greatest novel in the English language.

4.1 ★★★★☆ average of 4 sources · 186364 votes
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4.1/5 · 186364 readers · 795 pages · ≈ 14 h 43 m · Demanding

How long does it take to read Middlemarch?

About ≈ 14 h 43 m — 795 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mMiddlemarch~14 h 43 m

How many pages is Middlemarch?

795 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320Middlemarch795

What genre is Middlemarch?

It sits on the Romance, History, Fiction shelves.

Is Middlemarch in the public domain?

Yes — it is free to read and share.

Who are the main characters in Middlemarch?

The main characters include George Eliot (1819-1880).

Where does Middlemarch take place?

It is set in England, Grande-Bretagne, Angleterre (GB) during 19th century, 1830-32, 1870-1914.

Who wrote Middlemarch?

George Eliot.

Where can I read Middlemarch online for free?

It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library

Setting EnglandGrande-BretagneAngleterre (GB) Time period 19th century1830-321870-1914 Characters George Eliot (1819-1880)
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