The Mill On The Floss (1860)

The Mill On The Floss is a novel written by George Eliot and published in 1860. The story is set in the fictional town of St. Ogg's, situated on the banks of the River Floss in Lincolnshire, England. The novel follows the life of Maggie Tulliver, the daughter of a mill owner, who is intelligent, passionate, and rebellious. Maggie's relationship with her brother Tom, who is more conventional and conservative, is a central theme of the novel.As the story progresses, Maggie's love for the charismatic and unconventional Philip Wakem causes conflict with her family, particularly her brother Tom, who despises Philip's father for his role in a legal dispute with the Tulliver family. Maggie's desire for intellectual and emotional fulfillment clashes with the expectations of her society, leading to tragedy and heartbreak.Throughout the novel, Eliot explores themes of societal expectations, gender roles, and the conflict between individual desires and familial obligations. The Mill On The Floss is considered one of Eliot's most autobiographical works, drawing on her own experiences growing up in a rural community and her struggles with societal expectations as a female writer.The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of the English countryside, its complex characters, and its exploration of the tensions between individuality and conformity. It is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Victorian literature and continues to be studied and appreciated by readers today.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.