Silas Marner by George Eliot

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Author Eliot, George, 1819-1880
Title Silas Marner
Note Reading ease score: 47.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "Silas Marner" by George Eliot is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the main character, Silas Marner, a reclusive weaver who has settled in the village of Raveloe after suffering betrayal and loss in his past. The novel explores themes of isolation, the effects of wealth, and the potential redemption through love and community. The beginning of the novel introduces Silas Marner as a pale, peculiar weaver living a solitary life in a small stone hut surrounded by hazel trees, where he earns his living by spinning cloth. The villagers regard him with suspicion due to his strange appearance and his unfamiliar profession, which they associate with superstition and fear. As he becomes increasingly isolated, Silas finds himself oddly attached to the gold he hoards, believing it to be his only source of comfort. The narrative sets the stage for an exploration of Marner’s loneliness and misanthropy, suggesting a journey that intertwines his life with the neighboring community and hinting at the transformative power of human connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Spanish
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject Adopted children -- Fiction
Subject Foundlings -- Fiction
Subject Weavers -- Fiction
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