Felix Holt, the Radical (Masterplots, Revised Second Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: George Eliot
- First Published: 1866
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Social realism
- Time of Work: 1831-1833
- Setting: Rural Midland England
- Principal Characters: Felix Holt, Harold Transome, Mrs. Transome, Esther Lyon, Rufus Lyon, Matthew Jermyn, Mr. Johnson, Philip Debarry, Sir Maximus Debarry, The Reverend Augustus Debarry, The Reverend John Lingon, Henry Scaddon
- Genres: Long fiction, Social realism, Political fiction
- Subjects: Politics, Love or romance, Nineteenth century, Rural or country life, England or English people, Wills, Elections, Politicians, Riots, Idealism, Government, Reformers
- Locales: England
The Story:
Mrs. Transome, who had long held Transome Court together in spite of financial and legal difficulties and an incompetent husband, eagerly awaited the return of Harold, her younger son. Harold, who had been building up a fortune in Smyrna for the preceding fifteen years, had been called home to take his place as heir to Transome Court after the death of his weak older brother, Durfey. Harold, whose wife was dead, also brought with him a young son.
Mrs. Transome was soon disappointed by Harold. Although he was generous with money and renovated the shabby...
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