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The Mill on the Floss

Annotated Edition (Alma Classics Evergreens)
By George Eliot
Series: Evergreens
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The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot is a poignant exploration of family dynamics and societal expectations. It follows the lives of siblings Maggie and Tom Tulliver as they navigate personal ambitions and relationships against the backdrop of their father's failing mill. The novel delves deeply into themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for self-realisation within the constraints of 19th-century English society.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by complex family dynamics and the exploration of societal expectations. It vividly depicts the struggles of a young woman with a strong spirit, set against the backdrop of 19th-century rural England. The rich character development and emotional depth may captivate readers who appreciate Victorian literature.

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The Mill on the Floss

Presented here with extra material about the author's life and works, notes and bibliographic information, The Mill on the Floss is one of literature's finest evocations of childhood and adolescence.

Tragic and affecting, and drawing heavily on George Eliot’s own rural upbringing and relationship with her brother, The Mill on the Floss is one of literature’s finest evocations of childhood and adolescence, and introduces, in Maggie Tulliver, one of the most beloved heroines in the English canon.

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“Those bitter sorrows of childhood! When sorrow is all new and strange, when hope has not yet got wings to fly beyond the days and weeks, and the space from summer to summer seems measureless.”

Raised in the idyllic setting of Dorlcote Mill, the wild and wilful Maggie Tulliver adores her elder brother Tom and is forever trying to gain the approbation of her parents. Yet, as she grows older and the family struggle under the weight of severe pecuniary difficulties, she becomes increasingly caught between the divergent expectations of the four men in her life: a doting father, an obdurate and vengeful brother, a good-looking and frivolous suitor and an earnest old playmate who happens to be the son of her father and brother’s sworn enemy.

Tragic and affecting, and drawing heavily on George Eliot’s own rural upbringing and relationship with her brother, The Mill on the Floss is one of literature’s finest evocations of childhood and adolescence, and introduces, in Maggie Tulliver, one of the most beloved heroines in the English canon.

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George Eliot's The Mill on the Floss is praised for its profound empathy and insight into the human condition. It is often compared to the works of classical authors, showcasing its timeless appeal and narrative depth. The novel's exploration of complex characters and social dynamics is highlighted as a testament to Eliot's exceptional literary prowess.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847497420

Publisher: Alma Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 November 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Alma Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 576

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Fiction General Fiction George Eliot Literary Fiction Series: Evergreens

About the Author

Mary Ann Evans (1819–1880), better known by her pen name George Eliot, was one of the leading writers of the Victorian era. Her novels, largely set in provincial England, are well known for their realism and psychological insight. Middlemarch is her masterpiece.

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