George Eliot
Silas Marner, The Weaver of Raveloe is a novel by George Eliot, first published in 1861. The story revolves around the life of Silas Marner, a weaver who lives a solitary life in the village of Raveloe. He is falsely accused of theft and is forced to leave his hometown, Lantern Yard. He settles in Raveloe and becomes a recluse, spending his time weaving and hoarding his gold. Silas’s life takes a turn when he finds a young orphan girl, Eppie, on his doorstep. He adopts her and raises her as his own daughter, and she becomes the center of his life. The novel explores the themes of love, redemption, and the power of community.The story is set in the early 19th century and provides a vivid description of rural life in England. The novel is also notable for its portrayal of the changing social and economic landscape of England during the Industrial Revolution.Silas Marner, The Weaver of Raveloe is considered one of George Eliot’s finest works and has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and television shows. The novel is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its poignant story of love and redemption.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.
