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So so glad I finally got around to reading this book. It’s been far too long since I read a classic and the rich language and wonderful evocation of the time was a tonic! The characters are beautifully drawn, and there was much more drama than I expected - in no way diminished by its restrained nature. The final sentence is an absolutely beautiful one: “...the growing good of the world is partly dependent on unhistoric acts; and that things are not so ill with you and me as they might have been,
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This is easily one of the most beautiful and complex novels that I have ever read. Elliot brings small-town England during the Victorian era to life through the eyes of multiple, complex characters. Each character, been the minor ones, has their own voice and complexity. The story weaves an intricate web through their lives. Elliot uses this tale to comment on multiple relevant social issues.
It is truly masterful.
It is truly masterful.
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