Middlemarch (Unabridged)
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3.8 • 19 Ratings
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- $16.99
Publisher Description
Middlemarch is considered one of the masterpieces of English fiction. Published in 1874, it is the seventh and penultimate novel by George Eliot. It pursues a number of underlying themes, including the status of women, the nature of marriage, idealism and self-interest, religion and hypocrisy, political reform, and education.
Set in the fictitious Midlands town of Middlemarch during the period 1830 - 32 and subtitled "A Study of Provincial Life", the novel creates a concept of life and society confronting the scepticism that was taking over the age.
English novelist George Eliot (1819-1880), real name Mary Ann (Marian) Evans was one of the leading writers of the Victorian era. Her novels, largely set in provincial England, are well known for their realism and psychological perspicacity.
Please note: This is a vintage recording. The audio quality may not be up to modern day standards.
Customer Reviews
Wish the audio quality was better
The reading was very good. This is a fantastically talented narrator. However the audio quality was not as good as other audiobooks that I've listen to. Sometimes I could hear street noises, doors opening, and the sound of glasses clinking. This wouldn't bother me if I was listening in a car or while working out, but I listened as I was trying to fall asleep at night, and sometimes the background noises were sudden and jarring.
Beautifully Read
Wow, what a book! I was sorry for it to end. I chose this version both for the price and for the narration/reading, which was excellent. I had attempted to read this novel twice before but couldn't get through it. I'm so glad I gave it another try with the audiobook version. If you liked Pride and Prejudice, you will appreciate this fantastic, complex story of marriage, love, romance, honor and character, rural British life in the 1820, etc. I certainly understand why it is considered Eliot's masterpiece.
Terribble
The audiobook is not complete. I would like a refund. In chapter eleven it cuts off and goes to book three chapter 23.