Silas Marner
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Silas Marner

George Eliot

Uncover a Rich Tapestry of Love, Hope, and Redemption

★ 4.6 (19 Ratings) ◷ 15 Minutes ☰ 4 Sections ◉ Text + audio
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Silas Marner (1861) is the story of a lonely outcast weaver, and the child who unexpectedly arrives in his solitary life, bringing him slowly back into the society that he has rejected and that has rejected him.

About the author

George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Ann Evans, was an English author in the Victorian era whose classic novels include Middlemarch, Adam Bede, and The Mill on the Floss. Eliot typically explored themes of romance, morality, and gender roles in her richly layered works.

Who might enjoy this content?

  • Lovers of classic literature
  • History buffs with an interest in English village life
  • Anyone drawn to stories of misfits, loners, and outcasts

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