Set in the fictitious Midlands town of Middlemarch during the years 1830-32, George Eliot's "e;Middlemarch"e; is a work of epic scope filled with numerous characters, which explores a plethora of themes including the status of women, the nature of marriage, idealism and self-interest, religion and hypocrisy, political reform, and education.

Considered one of the great works of the English language, George Eliot's "e;Middlemarch"e; was immensely popular upon original publication and remains one of the finest examples of the author's prolific and accomplished literary career.