Best Selling Books by George Eliot

The best-known and most autobiographical of George Eliot''s novels is now available as a Norton Critical Edition.

George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans) made her fictional debut when SCENES OF CLERICAL LIFE appeared in ''Blackwood''s Magazine'' in 1857. These stories contain Eliot''s earliest studies of what became enduring themes in her great novels: the impact of religious controversy and social change in provincial life, and the power of love to transform the lives of individual men and women. ''Adam Bede'' was soon to appear and bring George Eliot fame and fortune. In the meantime the SCENES won acclaim from a discerning readership including Charles Dickens: '' I hope you will excuse my writing to you to express my admiration...The exquisite truth and delicacy, both of the humour and the pathos of those stories, I have never seen the like of.''

In this heartwarming classic, a gentle linen weaver named Silas Marner is wrongly accused of theft actually committed by his best friend. Silas exiles himself to a rustic village, where he finds spiritual rebirth through his unselfish love of an abandoned child. Includes a new Afterword. Revised reissue.

Immerse yourself in the timeless tale of love, ethics, and societal realities with "Adam Bede: George Eliot''s Tale of Love, Ethics, and Social Realities" by George Eliot. Enter a world of intricate relationships and moral dilemmas crafted by one of the greatest novelists of the Victorian era. As Eliot''s narrative unfolds, journey through the idyllic countryside of England and the complexities of human nature. Explore the themes of love, duty, and the struggle for social justice that resonate as powerfully today as they did in Eliot''s time. But amidst the intertwining of lives and destinies lies a profound question: Can love transcend societal barriers and moral complexities? Eliot''s masterpiece challenges you to confront the complexities of human relationships and the ethical dilemmas that accompany them. Experience the depth of emotion and moral depth as Eliot''s prose transports you to a world where passion and principles collide. Let this timeless tale be your guide as you navigate the intricacies of love, ethics, and the human condition. Are you ready to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of human experience with "Adam Bede" by George Eliot? Join Eliot on a journey through the heart of Victorian England as she weaves a narrative that explores the depths of human emotion and the complexities of societal norms. Let this literary masterpiece captivate your imagination and stir your soul. Now is the time to rediscover the timeless brilliance of George Eliot''s storytelling. Begin your journey with "Adam Bede" today. Indulge in the beauty of Eliot''s prose and explore the timeless themes that continue to resonate with readers across generations. Purchase your copy now and embark on a journey of love, ethics, and societal realities.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Silas Marner, The Weaver of Raveloe by George Eliot is a carefully prepared Bookjack digital edition of classic literary fiction. The book is presented for clear ebook reading, with metadata and structure designed for discoverability in a modern digital catalogue. Readers will find a work shaped by character, setting, conflict, style, and the lasting pleasures of storytelling, making it a useful addition for anyone exploring George Eliot''s writing or building a library of enduring books.

Middlemarch, A Study of Provincial Life is a novel by the English author George Eliot (Mary Anne Evans), appearing in eight instalments (volumes) in 1871 and 1872. Set in a fictitious Midlands town from 1829 to 1832, it follows distinct, intersecting stories with many characters. Issues include the status of women, the nature of marriage, idealism, self-interest, religion, hypocrisy, political reform, and education. Despite comic elements, Middlemarch uses realism to encompass historical events: the 1832 Reform Act, early railways, and the accession of King William IV. It views contemporary medicine and examines reactionary views in a settled community facing unwelcome change. Eliot began writing the two pieces that would form the novel in 1869-1870 and completed it in 1871. Initial reviews were mixed, but it is now seen widely as her best work and one of the great novels in English.Middlemarch centres on the lives of the residents of Middlemarch, a fictitious Midlands town, from 1829 onwards - the years preceding the 1832 Reform Act. The narrative is variably considered to consist of three or four plots of unequal emphasis:[16] the life of Dorothea Brooke; the career of Tertius Lydgate; the courtship of Mary Garth by Fred Vincy; and the disgrace of Nicholas Bulstrode. The two main plots are those of Dorothea and Lydgate.[b][c] Each plot happens concurrently, although Bulstrode''s is centred in the later chapters.[19]Dorothea Brooke is a 19-year-old orphan, living with her younger sister, Celia, under the guardianship of her uncle, Mr Brooke. Dorothea is an especially pious young woman, whose hobby involves the renovation of buildings belonging to the tenant farmers, though her uncle discourages her. Dorothea is courted by Sir James Chettam, a young man close to her own age, but she remains oblivious to him. She is instead attracted to The Reverend Edward Casaubon, who is 45, and Dorothea accepts his offer of marriage, despite her sister''s misgivings. Chettam is meanwhile encouraged to turn his attention to Celia, who has developed an interest in him.Fred and Rosamond Vincy are the eldest children of Middlemarch''s town mayor. Having never finished university, Fred is widely considered a failure and a layabout, but he allows himself to coast because he is the presumed heir of his childless uncle Mr Featherstone, an unpleasant, though rich man. Featherstone keeps a niece of his through marriage, Mary Garth, as a companion, and though she is considered plain, Fred is in love with her and wants to marry her.On their honeymoon in Rome, Dorothea and Casaubon experience the first tensions in their marriage when Dorothea finds that her husband has no interest in involving her with his intellectual pursuits and he has no real intention to have his copious notes published, which was her chief reason for marrying him. She meets Will Ladislaw, Casaubon''s much younger cousin whom he supports financially. Ladislaw begins to feel attracted to Dorothea, though she remains oblivious, and the two become friendly.Fred becomes deeply in debt and finds himself unable to repay the money. Having asked Mr Garth, Mary''s father, to co-sign the debt, he now tells Garth he must forfeit it. As a result, Mrs Garth''s savings, which represent four years'' worth of income she held in reserve for the education of her youngest son, and Mary''s savings are wiped out. Consequently, Mr Garth warns Mary against ever marrying Fred.

Vast and crowded, rich in irony and suspense, Middlemarch is richer still in character, with two of the era''s most enduring characters, Dorothea Brooke, trapped in a loveless marriage, and Lydgate, an ambitious young doctor.