Middlemarch

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics, including Middlemarch, a realistic portrayal of Victorian village life by Virginia Woolf. The novel follows Tertius Lydgate, Dorothea Brooke, and Bulstrode, weaving together many lives and heralded as a quintessential English classic.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 976 pages
Publication date: 22 July 2021
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

HarperCollins is thrilled to unveil its latest collection of beloved and essential classics. Middlemarch, a groundbreaking work by Virginia Woolf, presents a realistic portrayal of Victorian village life, challenging conventional narratives of the time. The novel revolves around a diverse cast of characters, including Tertius Lydgate, a talented yet naive young doctor; Dorothea Brooke, trapped in a loveless marriage; and Bulstrode, a religious hypocrite hiding shocking crimes from his past. This intricate story weaves together the lives of these characters, creating a rich and nuanced drama that has earned it the esteemed title of "one of the best-loved novels of all time." Middlemarch is also celebrated as "one of the few English novels written for grown-up people" by Virginia Woolf. It is a quintessential English classic, renowned for its depth and complexity, making it a must-read for anyone seeking a profound and enduring literary experience.

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.

'People glorify all sorts of bravery except the bravery they might show on behalf of their nearest neighbours. Rejecting the conventional narratives of the time, Middlemarch presents a realistic portrayal of Victorian village life. Peopling this ground-breaking work are Tertius Lydgate, a talented yet naive young doctor; Dorothea Brooke, stuck in a loveless marriage; and the religious hypocrite Bulstrode, hiding shocking crimes from his past.

An intricate story weaving together many lives, Middlemarch is described as one of the best-loved novels of all time and heralded as 'one of the few English novels written for grown-up people by Virginia Woolf. It is a richly nuanced drama that is a quintessential English classic.

HarperCollins is thrilled to unveil its latest collection of beloved and essential classics. Middlemarch, a groundbreaking work by Virginia Woolf, presents a realistic portrayal of Victorian village life, challenging conventional narratives of the time. The novel revolves around a diverse cast of characters, including Tertius Lydgate, a talented yet naive young doctor; Dorothea Brooke, trapped in a loveless marriage; and Bulstrode, a religious hypocrite hiding shocking crimes from his past. This intricate story weaves together the lives of these characters, creating a rich and nuanced drama that has earned it the esteemed title of "one of the best-loved novels of all time." Middlemarch is also celebrated as "one of the few English novels written for grown-up people" by Virginia Woolf. It is a quintessential English classic, renowned for its depth and complexity, making it a must-read for anyone seeking a profound and enduring literary experience.'

Weight: 684g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 55 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008509514