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Framed for a theft he didn’t commit and expelled from the church which has been his life, Silas Marner, the weaver, exiles himself to the remote rural village of Raveloe to bury himself in making money with his loom. The arrival of a golden-haired orphan toddler at his door, however, drags the recluse back into the world and away from his obsession with his hoard.

George Eliot’s classic Victorian epic about a brother and sister pitted against one another in love and life, starring Anna Maxwell Martin Based on George Eliot’s own rural upbringing and relationship with her estranged brother, The Mill on the Floss is a powerful, dynamic tale of familial...

This classic novel takes place in Lantern Yard, a slum street in an unnamed city in Northern England, during the early 19th century. There, Silas Marner, a weaver and a member of a small Calvinist congregation, is falsely accused of stealing the congregation's funds while watching over their very ill deacon. Two pieces of evidence are against Silas: his possession of a pocket knife and the bag that formerly contained the money.

In the backdrop of the pivotal 1832 parliamentary election, Harold Transome, a landowner, rebels against his familys political legacy, much to his mother’s chagrin. Enter Felix Holt, a passionate radical whose ideals clash with the societal norms of the time. As tensions rise, a poignant love triangle unfolds involving Esther Lyon, the stepdaughter of a minister and the true heiress to the Transome estate. Torn between the allure of a stable life with Harold and her love for the impoverished yet sincere Felix, Esther must navigate the complexities of love and duty in an era marked by social ...

Dive into the intricate world of Middlemarch A Study of Provincial Life, a timeless novel by George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Anne Evans. Written during a period of personal turmoil, this is Eliots seventh novel, which she began in 1869 and later revived after a brief hiatus. Serialized between 1871 and 1872, it became an immediate sensation upon its first one-volume release in 1874. Set in the imaginative Midlands town of Middlemarch during the early 1830s, the novel weaves together multiple narratives and a rich tapestry of characters. It explores profound themes such as the status of ...

Virginia Woolf called it the only English novel written for grown-up people. She was not wrong. Published in eight instalments between 1871 and 1872, Middlemarch does something no novel before it had done with such precision: it takes ordinary life seriously. Not the extraordinary life — not war, not shipwreck, not crime — but the life of a provincial English town, its marriages and ambitions and failures and the slow accumulation of days that constitutes most of human existence. George Eliot understood that this was the real subject. Everything else was avoidance. Dorothea Brooke — ...

Maggie Tulliver, whose father owns a mill perched on the banks of the River Floss, is intelligent and imaginative beyond the understanding of her community, her relatives, and particularly her brother Tom. Despite their opposite temperaments, Maggie and Tom are united by a strong bond. But this bond suffers when Tom's sense of family honor leads him to forbid her to associate with the one friend who appreciates her intelligence and imagination.

The British Classics Collection – Volume 2 steps into the grand world of 18th, 19th, and 20th-century British literature to create a compelling anthology featuring iconic works that span time and genres. From the whimsy of Alice in Wonderland to the mystery of The Woman in White, the philosophical insights of The Waste Land and the unforgettable detective stories of Sherlock Holme, this volume offers a rich variety of British literary masterpieces.

"Impressions of Theophrastus Such" is a work of fiction by George Eliot, first published in 1879. It was Eliot's last published writing and her most experimental, taking the form of a series of literary essays by an imaginary minor scholar whose eccentric character is revealed through his work.

The Essential Classics: Volume 7 brings together 5 of the greatest classics ever written, perfectly read by an esteemed cast including Jonathan Keeble, Kristin Atherton, Emma Gregory, and Matt Bates. From the charming and compassionate world of Cranford to the ambitious and tragic tale of Jude the Obscure, this volume is a rich tapestry of human experience. Daniel Deronda challenges notions of identity, morality, and destiny, while Evelina offers a sharp yet humorous commentary on social class and manners.

Silas Marner, the namesake of the work, is a humble weaver. He comes to the town of Raveloe, where he continues his trade, yet his story intertwines with that of two brothers, Godfrey and Dunsey, the latter of whom is a conniving trickster. Silas, having little money to begin with, becomes obsessed with counting his small fortune that he keeps hidden in his cottage, and through a series of events involving the two brothers, that money is stolen, devastating Silas.

In Brother Jacob, George Eliot delves into the complex dynamics between the ambitious and self-serving David Faux and his simple-minded brother, Jacob. This poignant short story, narrated by Lynne Thompson, invites listeners to reflect on the nature of ambition and the bonds of brotherhood.

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first...

For centuries England has always had a leading and admired reputation for its poets and poetry. In this volume we explore those born in the West Midlands who created such revered, enduring and respected verse.

In this volume we examine Gothic short stories from the woman’s point of view. More usually in this genre the main examples are almost always given as male. Well, in this volume we prove that view needs severely testing. Here we explore works by classic women authors who, with the sheer breadth of their talents and narratives, can make mere men seem tame by comparison.

In her own words, George Eliot considered Romola her finest novel, weaving a captivating tale of a brilliant young woman caught in the tumult of 15th-century Florence. As Romola, the intelligent daughter of a blind scholar, falls for a man destined to alter her life and the very fabric of Florentine politics, she finds herself grappling with changes that unsettle her world. This rich narrative offers an insightful exploration of life in Florence, delving into its intellectual, artistic, religious, and social landscapes. Summary by Stav Nisser and Wikipedia.

Silas Marner, a weaver, is a good man but he is mistaken for a thief who stole donations at his church. He moves to the city and begins his new life weaving and saving gold which is then stolen. A forlorn child comes into his life and his life improves dramatically after suffering much sadness and loneliness.

The Mill on the Floss, first published in 1860, tells the story of Maggie Tulliver and her brother Tom as they grow from children to young adults in the small rural town of St. Ogg's, England. Intelligent and passionate, Maggie yearns to develop her mind and break free of the constraints of her provincial village. Though she loves her brother above anyone else, Tom's rigid, pragmatic personality often conflicts with Maggie's headstrong nature, with increasingly tragic consequences.

Dive into the musings and insights of a modest scholar as he navigates the complexities of thought and observation. - Summary by Mark Leder

Silas Marner, which first appeared in 1861, is a tale about life, love, and the need to belong. Accused of a crime he didn't commit and unjustly forced from his home town, Silas the weaver lives a reclusive and godless life, finding love and companionship only in material objects.