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Course Description

George Eliot’s most famous novel gives a detailed description of life in a provincial town, but its main subject is a close study of two unhappy marriages. Published in 1871-72 and set in 1829-32, Eliot provides a critique of gender stereotypes that endow the husband with a godlike authority over the wife. The heroine, Dorothea Brooke, marries in a religious fervour, only to embark on a nightmare of suspicious rejection by her husband, an experience which prompts her to try to rescue the other troubled marriage. In its psychological depth, this novel has been an important influence on modern fiction. 

Note: This course has required reading. You will need to obtain a copy of Middlemarch by George Eliot. See “Learning Materials”.

This course is offered in person.

A $50 discount is available during check-out for adults 55+.

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Section Title
George Eliot's Middlemarch: A Critique of Victorian Marriage
Type
Class/Lecture
Days
W
Time
1:30PM to 3:20PM
Dates
Feb 25, 2026 to Apr 01, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
12.0
Location
Course Fee(s)
Fee $180.00
Financial Aid
  • LIB55+ Tuition Assistance - 2025/26
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Feb 20, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Feb 20, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
No withdrawal request allowed after enrollment
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