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Silas Marner (Dover Thrift Editions)
Silas Marner - Dover Thrift Editions
Author: George Eliot
Engrossing tale—with a heartwarming denouement—of a lonely and embittered country weaver whose life is drastically changed when he becomes the guardian of an orphaned child. A masterly portrait of moral and psychological behavior in Victorian England, widely hailed for its brevity and perfection of form.
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ISBN-13: 9780486292465
ISBN-10: 0486292460
Publication Date: 8/29/1996
Pages: 160
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  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 12 ratings
Publisher: Dover Publications
Book Type: Paperback
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Not Eliot's best work, but worth reading -- this is the short, simple, and sweet story of a miser who learns to treasure humans more than gold. A bit disappointing that he doesn't meet the girl until past the halfway point; I had looked forward to seeing most of the book devoted to him raising the little girl and becoming ever more fond of her, but this book concentrated most on his past, his greed, and the loss of his gold. For the delicious prose and characterization alone, however, this book is entirely worth reading.
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I read this book in English class in 10th grade. It was a pretty good story, but I don't recall liking the writing style very much. Luckily, it's a short book.


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