Silas Marner, The Weaver Of Raveloe

Silas Marner, The Weaver Of Raveloe is a novel written by George Eliot, first published in 1861. The story is set in the early 19th century in the fictional village of Raveloe, located in the English countryside. The protagonist of the story is Silas Marner, a weaver who is falsely accused of theft and is forced to leave his former community. He settles in Raveloe, where he lives a solitary life and becomes obsessed with hoarding his earnings from weaving. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when his gold is stolen, and he finds an abandoned child, whom he takes in and raises as his own. The child, named Eppie, brings joy and purpose to Silas's life, and he becomes a beloved member of the community. The novel explores themes of redemption, love, and the importance of human connection. It is considered one of Eliot's most popular and enduring works, known for its vivid portrayal of rural life and its sympathetic portrayal of the working-class characters.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.