Eliot, George
The Mill on the Floss (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141439624
- author:
- Eliot, George
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 704
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- 19th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Mill on the Floss is a poignant portrayal of sibling relationships and first love, set against the backdrop of rural England in the 19th century. Written by Mary Ann Evans under the pseudonym George Eliot, this novel explores the complex tensions between family expectations and individual desires.
At its heart is Maggie Tulliver, a young woman torn between her relationships with three very different men: her proud and stubborn brother, hunchbacked Tom Wakem, and charismatic Stephen Guest. As she navigates the challenges of adulthood, Maggie must confront the painful consequences of her own wayward nature and fierce intelligence.
This edition of The Mill on the Floss features explanatory notes and an introduction by writer and critic A.S. Byatt, providing valuable context for understanding George Eliot's life and times. If you're drawn to novels that explore the complexities of human relationships, this is a thought-provoking read worth considering.
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