Read on in this beautiful red and gold decorative edition - a gem among a bounty of stunning vintage books and classic novels on our online used bookstore. “When we are treated well, we naturally begin to think that we are not altogether unmeritorious, and that it is only just we should treat ourselves well, and not mar our own good fortune.” However when his best friend frames him for stealing some coins, Silas's life takes a dark turn. Silas Marner tells the tale of a poor weaver who is a promising young member of a Puritan religious community. An outwardly simple tale of a linen weaver, the novel is notable for its strong realism and its sophisticated treatment of a variety of issues ranging from religion to industrialisation to community. Eliot wanted to write about more serious subjects such as religion, industrialisation and community so chose to write under a male name. Silas Marner: The Weaver of Raveloe is the third novel by George Eliot. She wrote under the pseudonym due to the Victorian views of women only being able to write about romance. The third book written by Mary Ann Evans under the pen-name George Eliot. An outwardly simple tale of a linen weaver, it is notable for its strong realism and its sophisticated treatment of a variety of issues ranging from religion to industrialisation to community. Silas Marner is the third novel by George Eliot, published in 1861. Silas Marner is the third novel by George Eliot, published in 1861. George Eliot's Silas Marner is a delightful dose of nostalgia and a lovely gift for you or your favourite bookworm. Read 4,497 reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. Our vintage books make beautiful literary gifts.
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