Which of George Eliot’s novels is unique for its setting in 15th-century Florence and its focus on the religious reformer Savonarola?
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Correct answer: Romola
Romola was the result of extensive historical research and marked a notable departure from Eliot's typical English settings. It explores the conflict between personal loyalty and political and religious duty during the Italian Renaissance, centering on the firebrand preacher Savonarola.
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