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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 20 MIN

Middlemarch Chapter 38

from The George Eliot Library · host George Eliot

In which the local gentlemen and ladies gather to discuss the political stir caused by Mr. Brooke’s recent pursuit of public office, balancing concerns of propriety, estate management, and the influence of his new associate Mr. Ladislaw. Amidst caustic newspaper commentary and domestic disquiet, opinions diverge over how Mr. Brooke’s choices will affect both his reputation and the welfare of his tenants, with subtle reflections on the costs and consequences of public life.

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In which the local gentlemen and ladies gather to discuss the political stir caused by Mr. Brooke’s recent pursuit of public office, balancing concerns of propriety, estate management, and the influence of his new associate Mr. Ladislaw. Amidst caustic newspaper commentary and domestic disquiet, opinions diverge over how Mr. Brooke’s choices will affect both his reputation and the welfare of his tenants, with subtle reflections on the costs and consequences of public life.

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