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The Mill on the Floss Volume 1

Author
George Eliot
Read by
James Harrington
Language
English
Length
10 hours 27 minutes
ISBN
9781802562521
Published
11 January 2025
Imprint
Sovereign
  • The Mill on the Floss
  • George Eliot
  • passion
  • free spirit
  • Victorian society
  • drama
  • romance
  • tragedy
  • freedom
  • love

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"The Mill on the Floss" by George Eliot is a compelling and emotionally charged novel that delves into the lives of siblings Tom and Maggie Tulliver, exploring the complexities of family relationships, societal expectations, and the unyielding forces of fate. Set in the rural countryside of England during the early 19th century, the story follows the Tulliver family, who live near the eponymous mill on the Floss River. Tom, the elder brother, is practical and dutiful, while Maggie, his younger sister, is intelligent, imaginative, and deeply passionate. Despite their contrasting personalities, the siblings share a close and affectionate bond.

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George Eliot, a prominent Victorian novelist and one of the pioneers of psychological realism, exemplifies the quintessential characteristics that define literary greatness within the context of nineteenth-century British literature.

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