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Felix Holt, The Radical

Felix Holt, The Radical

De : George Eliot
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In the backdrop of the pivotal 1832 parliamentary election, Harold Transome, a landowner, rebels against his familys political legacy, much to his mother’s chagrin. Enter Felix Holt, a passionate radical whose ideals clash with the societal norms of the time. As tensions rise, a poignant love triangle unfolds involving Esther Lyon, the stepdaughter of a minister and the true heiress to the Transome estate. Torn between the allure of a stable life with Harold and her love for the impoverished yet sincere Felix, Esther must navigate the complexities of love and duty in an era marked by social upheaval. (Summary by Stav Nisser)Copyright Culture and Heritage classics Politique et gouvernement Sciences politiques
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