Accessible classics 18th or 19th century

[Ddimynswr]

I've read a bit of George Elliot and am really enjoying it. I only downloaded it as it was free on Audible but it's been great so far and I was surprised how much I could relate to it.

I'd love some recommendations of other authors or novels from 19th or 18th century that are still accessible to modern reader and paint a vivid picture of the time.

I'm guessing Dickens should be on the list - the only thing that puts me off is the fact his works have been depicted in countless films and I wonder if that will spoil it as all Ill see in my head are The Muppets if I read a Christmas Carol. It would be great to find some hidden gems that perhaps aren't as famous

If you're not limiting to UK, Crime and Punishment is a genuine cracker and Therese Raquin is short and compelling.

Dunno that I'd put Tom Jones in the same bag as Al these others. It's fun in its way but those great 17thC novels can be more of a grind. Still worth reading ofc but if accessible is the requirement, it's no Gaskell.