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By: George Eliot
Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson
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Dorothea Brooke is an ardent idealist who represses her vivacity and intelligence for the cold, theological pedant Casaubon. One man understands her true nature: the artist Will Ladislaw. But how can love triumph against her sense of duty and Casaubon’s mean spirit? Meanwhile, in the little world of Middlemarch, the broader world is mirrored: the world of politics, social change, and reforms, as well as betrayal, greed, blackmail, ambition, and disappointment.

Dorothea Brooke is an outstanding heroine; Middlemarch is filled with characters that are vivid and true, comic and moving. It is one of the greatest novels in the English language.

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It’s never too late to be swept away by a classic
"Despite many recommendations and glowing reviews for the George Eliot classic, I’ll admit I was intimidated by its length. Now, I’m sorry I waited as long to hear this magnificent classic novel as I did. I am NOT sorry that I chose the edition narrated by the unparalleled Juliet Stevenson. It’s timeless, beautiful, and flawlessly narrated. Do not be afraid to give yourself over to this enduring classic romance."
—Catherine H., Audible Editor

Complex Characters • Psychological Depth • Interconnected Storylines • Timeless Relevance • Expressive Vocal Range

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This book has been on my to-read list for years. This year, I read a a very positive review of Juliet Stevenson's narration in Booklist and decided that the time was right...and I loved it!

Without a doubt, she is one of the best narrators I have ever listened to - ranking up there with Jim Dale, George Guidall and Scott Brick.

Plus, Middlemarch, which had been highly recommended to me by friends who knew I was a fan of Jane Austen, was wonderful. It's a big, big novel, but it really is a timeless classic, full of observations about people that still ring true today.

Give it a go...you won't regret it.

Loved Middlemarch and Juliet Stevenson!

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George Eliot's story of human frailties still captivates after well over a century. Juliet Stevenson brought Middlemarch to life consistently. Her crisp enunciation and brilliant characterisation made listening to this other world a wonderful experience.

Didn't want it to finish

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I've never listened to an audiobook before, but this one converted me. The story is beautiful, and the characters are well-defined and incredibly human. Juliet Stevenson's performance made this book easy to listen to -- it was a pure joy!

I was daunted by the length of Middlemarch, but now I'm sad to have completed it. I look forward to listening to it again very soon!

I'm now a fan of audiobooks!

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This book is a difficult one made much easier by the execellentnarration of Juliet Stevenson who makes Dorothea Brooke a pleasure, THe somber nature of the story merits a serious narrator who nonetheless can bring out the beauty of the text and the charm of the characters. Very enjoyable classic mid-19th century novel.

Tremendous Narration - love Juliet Stevenson

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Juliet Stevenson performs Middlemarch as if she had written it herself, for us, her younger siblings, alternately admonishing us with its deep grasp of human nature and social folly, and elevating us with its erudition and glorious language. George Elliot's sublime novel comes to us fully realized - gentle, wise, vivid, encouraging.

A great masterpiece read with love and generosity.

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