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Silas Marner

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Set in the early 19th century, the narrative follows Silas Marner, a linen weaver wrongfully accused of theft from his Calvinist congregation in Lantern Yard. As he cares for a dying deacon, a series of events, including the betrayal by his former friend William Dane, leads to his unjust conviction. Heartbroken and ostracized, Silas escapes to the rural village of Raveloe, where themes of religion, industrialization, and community interplay, showcasing Eliot's powerful realism and exploration of human resilience amidst adversity.

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Language
English
Released
2023
Pages
188
ISBN13
9789357276061
First published
1861
Original title
Silas Marner: The Weaver of Raveloe
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3.8 out of 5
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Set in the early 19th century, the narrative follows Silas Marner, a linen weaver wrongfully accused of theft from his Calvinist congregation in Lantern Yard. As he cares for a dying deacon, a series of events, including the betrayal by his former friend William Dane, leads to his unjust conviction. Heartbroken and ostracized, Silas escapes to the rural village of Raveloe, where themes of religion, industrialization, and community interplay, showcasing Eliot's powerful realism and exploration of human resilience amidst adversity.