Description
Set against the backdrop of England's early 19th-century electoral reform movement, this novel explores the lives of individuals caught between personal ambition and societal change. The story follows Felix Holt, an educated artisan who champions the cause of the working class, and Harold Transome, a charismatic figure returning to claim his inheritance and enter politics. At the heart of the narrative is Esther, a young woman whose life is irrevocably altered by revelations of her true parentage and her entanglement with both Felix and Harold. Through their intertwined destinies, George Eliot masterfully examines themes of social justice, class struggle, and the complexities of love and duty in a rapidly evolving world.
Available Editions
paperback
West Margin Press
Published Jan 1, 2021
444 pages
ISBN: 9781513270425
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Details
First Published
1866
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Felix Holt, the Radical by George Eliot.