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George Eliot

Silas Marner

George EliotFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1861

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George Eliot

Silas Marner

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1861
Book Details
Pages

262

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Raveloe, England • Early 19th century

Publication Year

1861

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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Super Short Summary

Silas Marner by George Eliot is set in 19th-century England and follows Silas, a weaver wrongfully accused of theft who moves to Raveloe, where he lives in isolation and saves money obsessively. His life changes when his gold is stolen, and he adopts an abandoned child, Eppie, who revitalizes him. Silas integrates into the community while the mystery of his stolen gold and Eppie's true parentage unfolds. This book discusses addiction and depression, which feature in the story.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.1

91,479 ratings

61%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Silas Marner by George Eliot receives praise for its rich character development and exploration of themes like redemption and community. The pastoral setting and moral depth convey Eliot's skillful narrative. Some readers, however, find the pacing slow and the plot predictable. Overall, it's celebrated as a deeply moving and thoughtful novel.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Silas Marner?

A reader who enjoys Silas Marner by George Eliot would appreciate rich character development, themes of redemption, and intricate social commentary. Fans of Dickens' Great Expectations or Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles will find similar enjoyment in its exploration of human nature and society.

4.1

91,479 ratings

61%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

262

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Raveloe, England • Early 19th century

Publication Year

1861

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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