Felix Holt, The Radical
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The author of "Felix Holt, The Radical" is George Eliot, a pen name for Mary Ann Evans. The narrative, which debuted in 1866, takes place in the fictitious English town of Treby Magna amid the political turmoil brought on by the 1832 Reform Act. Felix Holt, the protagonist of the book, is a thoughtful, morally-driven young man with extreme political beliefs. Felix gets involved in the lives of the Transome aristocrats, especially that of Esther Lyon, the stunning and idealistic daughter of a prosperous landowner. Despite their different socioeconomic backgrounds, Esther finds herself pulled to Felix as she learns about the injustices and social problems of the day. The story explores topics including the effects of industrialization, class conflict, and the fight for political reform by fusing social and political commentary. In addition to reflecting Eliot's own worries about social justice and the obligations of the privileged class, the novel also follows the characters as they struggle with their ideas and values in a changing world. "Felix Holt, The Radical" delves deeply and intricately into political and moral dilemmas, illuminating social conflicts and changes during a pivotal juncture in English history. The novel is praised for Eliot's perceptive characterizations and her attention to the important political and social issues of the day.
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