"Middlemarch" by George Eliot, published in 1871-72, is a richly detailed novel set in the fictional English town of Middlemarch during the early 1830s. The book intricately weaves together the lives of several characters, exploring themes of ambition, love, politics, and social reform. At its heart are Dorothea Brooke, an idealistic young woman trapped in a disappointing marriage, and Tertius Lydgate, an ambitious doctor whose career and personal life unravel due to poor choices. Through its broad social canvas, Eliot offers a profound examination of human nature, the constraints of societal norms, and the complexities of morality. Celebrated for its psychological depth and realistic portrayal of provincial life, "Middlemarch" is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of English literature.