Felix Holt by George Eliot (Penguin English Library)

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“Felix Holt, the Radical” is a novel written by George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Ann Evans. The novel was first published in 1866. It is set in the fictional Midlands town of Treby Magna and explores the political and social issues of the time, particularly focusing on the Reform Act of 1832 and the struggles of the working class.

The story follows the character Felix Holt, a young man with radical political views who becomes involved in the local politics of Treby Magna. The novel delves into themes such as social justice, political reform, and the complexities of human relationships. Like many of George Eliot’s works, “Felix Holt, the Radical” is known for its deep psychological insight and moral complexity.