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Felix Holt the Radical
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025652887
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 460
Weight: 1.80
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Felix Holt the Radical is a complex social and political novel set in 1832, during the tumultuous period of the First Reform Act in England. The story centers on the titular character, Felix Holt, a fiercely independent and idealistic young man who rejects the comforts of the middle class to live as an artisan. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Holt believes that true social improvement comes through the moral self-education of the working class rather than mere political maneuvering.
The narrative intertwines political upheaval with a compelling personal drama involving Harold Transome, a wealthy landowner running for Parliament as a Radical, and Esther Lyon, a refined young woman caught between two very different men and life paths. As the characters navigate the intricacies of class, inheritance, and electoral corruption, the work explores the profound tensions between individual integrity and public ambition. Felix Holt the Radical stands as a significant exploration of the English political landscape, offering deep insights into the ethical challenges of social change and the enduring power of personal character. This work remains a vital piece of Victorian literature, celebrated for its psychological depth and its vivid depiction of a society on the brink of modernization.
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