This is a book that is perhaps not for everyone, but I found it incredibly fascinating. I don't agree with George Eliot's personal life, but her books are suprisingly moralistic. She delves deeply into human character and portrays all walks of life--well, of English life, but then that's my favorite . . .
Eliot (whose real name was Mary Anne Evans) wrote this as her final novel. She touches on some pretty serious issues prevalent in late 1800's England: the treatment of Jews in society, the position of women, and the social standing of illigitimate children. It takes a while to read, and if you don't have the time, then can I beg you to watch the excellent movie version? It is very well-done by my favorite screenwriter, Andrew Davies (who has the 6-hour Pride & Prejudice, Little Dorrit, and many other beautiful movies to his credit), and stars a talented cast. Davies always follows the books closely, so it's almost as good as reading it. Almost . . .
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