The novel "Debasing the Moral Currency" by George Eliot explores themes of morality and social class in Victorian England. The story follows the lives of several characters, including a wealthy banker named Mr. Bulstrode and a young woman named Dorothea Brooke, as they navigate their way through society's expectations and their own personal desires. Throughout the novel, Eliot critiques the hypocrisy and corruption that often accompanies wealth and power, while also highlighting the importance of individual conscience and moral integrity.
By George Eliot · First published 1859 · Genre: Philosophical Fiction, Social Commentary, Satire