Silas Marner

Silas Marner by George Eliot is a classic novel set in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the life of Silas Marner, a weaver who lives in the small village of Raveloe. Silas is a lonely man who has been betrayed by his best friend and falsely accused of a crime he did not commit. He moves to Raveloe and isolates himself from the rest of the community, focusing solely on his work and accumulating wealth.However, Silas' life takes an unexpected turn when his gold is stolen, leaving him devastated and alone once again. In the midst of his despair, he finds a young orphan girl named Eppie, who he takes in and raises as his own daughter. Eppie brings joy and purpose to Silas' life, and he becomes an integral part of the Raveloe community.As Eppie grows up, she must choose between staying with Silas or pursuing a life of her own. Meanwhile, Silas must confront his past and the consequences of his isolation. The novel explores themes of love, redemption, and the importance of human connection.Silas Marner is a beautifully written novel that has stood the test of time. It is a timeless tale of hope and resilience, and a must-read for anyone who loves classic literature.1898. Eliot is the pen name for Mary Ann, later Marian Evans, English novelist. Silas Marner, her most remembered novel, is a tale of betrayal, gold, and love. It features Marner, the weaver, who is framed for theft by his best friend and becomes a recluse, focusing his strong affections only on the store of golden coins he receives in payment for his work. He is ultimately redeemed through his love for Eppie, an abandoned golden-haired baby girl, whom he discovers shortly after he is robbed and rears as his own child. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.