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Silas Marner

ByGeorge Eliot

In Silas Marner, author George Eliot (the pen name of Mary Ann Evans) introduces an embittered linen weaver who withdraws from society after a betrayal of trust. He retreats to work his loom or count and re-count his accumulated gold and silver. The abrupt theft of his money sends Marner into despair, which is interrupted just as suddenly by the appearance of an abandoned infant on his hearth. Marner adopts and raises the child, finding a new place among his community. Silas Marner was well-received at the time of its release for its “fairy tale” charm, and has since gained appreciation for Eliot’s treatment of alienation, religious feeling and community. It has remained popular ever since its publication and has been adapted many times to stage and film.

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Publication Date
Nov 22, 2017
Language
English
ISBN
9781387390144
Category
Fiction
Copyright
All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
Contributors
By (author): George Eliot

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Format
EPUB

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