Silas Marner: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Silas Marner by George Eliot — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Eliot's touching novel of a miser and a little child combines the charm of a fairy tale with the humor and pathos of realistic fiction. The gentle linen weaver, Silas Marner, exiles himself to the town of Raveloe after being falsely accused of a heinous theft. There he begins to find redemption and spiritual rebirth through his unselfish love for an abandoned child he discovers in his isolated cottage.
Quick facts about Silas Marner
- Title: Silas Marner
- Author: George Eliot
- First published: 1800
- Genre: weavers, social life and customs, conduct of life
- OpenLibrary ID: OL20874W
Where to read Silas Marner
Silas Marner by George Eliot is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Silas Marner about?
Eliot's touching novel of a miser and a little child combines the charm of a fairy tale with the humor and pathos of realistic fiction.
Who wrote Silas Marner?
Silas Marner was written by George Eliot.
When was Silas Marner published?
Silas Marner was first published in 1800.
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