This New Casebook explores the enduring significance of George Eliot's novels The Mill on the Floss (1860) and Silas Marner (1861). Eliot's radical cultural politics and the arrestingly original fictional strategies that characterise two of her most popular novels are explored from a variety of perspectives - feminist, historicist, structuralist and psychoanalytic.

A collection of critical essays discussing the structure, themes, and subject matter of Silas Marner by George Eliot.

Book 1: Immerse yourself in the poignant narrative of “The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot.” Eliot's novel follows the lives of siblings Tom and Maggie Tulliver, exploring themes of family, love, and the impact of societal expectations. Through vivid characters and rich storytelling, this work showcases Eliot's keen insight into human relationships and the complexities of personal growth. Book 2: Discover the redemptive power of love in “Silas Marner by George Eliot.” Eliot's novel revolves around the reclusive weaver Silas Marner, whose life takes a transformative turn when he adopts a young orphan. This timeless tale explores themes of community, morality, and the inherent goodness within individuals, offering a heartwarming exploration of human connection. Book 3: Engage with the sweeping panorama of society in “Middlemarch by George Eliot.” Eliot's magnum opus intricately weaves together the lives of various characters in the fictional town of Middlemarch. This novel, hailed as one of the greatest works of English literature, delves into the complexities of ambition, marriage, and social change, offering a profound and nuanced portrayal of human existence.

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Wrongly accused of theft and exiled from a religious community many years before, the embittered weaver Silas Marner lives alone in Raveloe, living only for work and his precious hoard of money. But when his money is stolen and an orphaned child finds her way into his house, Silas is given the chance to transform his life. His fate, and that of the little girl he adopts, is entwined with Godfrey Cass, son of the village Squire, who, like Silas, is trapped by his past. Silas Marner, George Eliot's favourite of her novels, combines humour, rich symbolism and pointed social criticism to create an unsentimental but affectionate portrait of rural life.

Silas is the friendless miserly weaver who lives by himself in a small cottage near the village of Raveloe in the heart of the English countryside. Nobody in the village knows anything about his strange past. The very sight of him terrifies the local children. His life and those of his neighbours become entwined through a series of extraordinary events in which a small child plays a very central part. Silas Marner tells a story that has long been the favourite among George Eliots novels. A great trasure of beauty and humanity ... were the words with which Henry James described the work.

A Study Guide for George Eliot's "Silas Marner," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Novels for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Novels for Students for all of your research needs.