Middlemarch is a richly woven novel set in a provincial English town, focusing on the lives, ambitions, and struggles of its diverse characters. The narrative centers on Dorothea Brooke, a young woman with idealistic aspirations, and her attempts to navigate the constraints of society and personal relationships. Although primarily a realist work, Middlemarch incorporates elements of Romanticism through its deep psychological insight, exploration of individual idealism, and the conflict between personal desires and societal expectations.
