"Middlemarch: Filibooks Classics" is a novel set in the early 19th century and explores the lives of the residents of a provincial town called Middlemarch. The story weaves together the diverse characters and their personal struggles, ambitions, and societal roles. Through detailed character studies, the book illustrates the complexities of human relationships and the influence of social circumstances on individual choices.
The novel focuses on various themes such as marriage, idealism, political reform, and the pursuit of knowledge. Characters like Dorothea Brooke, who seeks to find meaning and purpose in her life, and Dr. Tertius Lydgate, who is ambitious to bring medical advancement to the community, encapsulate the conflicting desires present in that era.