Which 1871–1872 novel by George Eliot is frequently described as the greatest 'social panorama' in English literature, subtitled 'A Study of Provincial Life'?
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Correct answer: Middlemarch
Middlemarch is celebrated for its intricate web of characters and exploration of various social strata in a fictional Midlands town. It examines the impact of the Reform Bill and the onset of the industrial age on individual lives.
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