Silas Marner, The Weaver Of Raveloe (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163465424)

Silas Marner, The Weaver of Raveloe is a novel written by George Eliot. The story is set in the early 19th century and revolves around the life of Silas Marner, a weaver who lives in the rural village of Raveloe. Silas is a solitary and reclusive man who is shunned by the community due to his past.The novel begins with Silas being falsely accused of theft and being expelled from his hometown of Lantern Yard. He moves to Raveloe, where he lives a solitary life and becomes obsessed with his work as a weaver. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he is robbed of his life savings, which he had been hoarding in his cottage.Silas is devastated by the loss of his money and becomes even more reclusive. However, his life changes when he discovers a young girl named Eppie, who has been abandoned in his cottage. Silas takes Eppie in and raises her as his own daughter. Through Eppie, Silas learns to love and becomes a part of the Raveloe community.The novel explores themes of redemption, love, and community. George Eliot's writing is known for its realism and attention to detail, and Silas Marner is no exception. The novel is a timeless classic that continues to be read and enjoyed by readers of all ages.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.

Author: George Eliot
ISBN-10: 1163465429
ISBN-13: 9781163465424
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 196
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 9.7
Point Value: 14
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 718 / Silas Marner