53 pages 1 hour read

George Eliot

Silas Marner

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1861

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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.

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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.

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Reading Age

16+years

Book Details

Genre
Classic Fiction
Historical Fiction
Education
Period
Victorian Period
Industrial Revolution
Victorian Literature / Period
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Loneliness
Society: Class
Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality
Topics
Education
History: World