Felix Holt The Radical (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162662596)

Felix Holt The Radical is a novel written by the renowned British author, George Eliot. The story is set in the small town of Treby Magna in England during the 1830s. The novel follows the life of Felix Holt, a young man who is passionate about social justice and political reform. Felix is a radical and believes that the working class should have a greater say in the governance of the country.The novel explores the social and political issues of the time, including the struggle for workers' rights, the class divide, and the tension between the aristocracy and the working class. Felix becomes involved in the local politics of Treby Magna and falls in love with Esther Lyon, a young woman from a wealthy family who shares his political beliefs.As the story progresses, Felix and Esther become embroiled in a local election, which becomes increasingly heated and violent. The novel explores the themes of love, politics, and social change, and Eliot's writing is praised for its realism and insight into the human condition.Felix Holt The Radical is considered one of Eliot's most important works and is regarded as a classic of Victorian literature. The novel is a powerful commentary on the social and political issues of the time and remains relevant today. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of social and political reform in Britain.Felix Holt, when he entered, was not in an observant mood; and when, after seating himself, at the minister's invitation, near the little table which held the work-basket, he stared at the wax-candle opposite to him, he did so without any wonder or consciousness that the candle was not of tallow. But the minister's sensitiveness gave another interpretation to the gaze which he divined rather than saw; and in alarm lest this inconsistent extravagance should obstruct his usefulness, he hastened to say.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Eliot
ISBN-10: 116266259X
ISBN-13: 9781162662596
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 438
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.89d