![]() ![]() Grounded in the tradition of realism, the novel encompasses the following themes: Marner raises her with the assistance of his new neighbors, learning the value of love and community. A little golden-haired girl wanders into his cottage, rescuing him from despair. When his gold is stolen, he goes into a tailspin. Marner works tirelessly at his trade as a weaver and amasses a pile of gold, which he practically worships. He relocates to a remote village called Raveloe where he has no friends or family, and where the community eyes him suspiciously due to his odd nature. This leads to his expulsion from a religious community that he has loved being a part of. Silas Marner, a rather simple man, is betrayed by a trusted friend who accuses him of a crime he didn’t commit. ![]() Published in 1861, this novel, like others written by the esteemed British author (whose real name was Mary Ann Evans), addresses a number of social themes while telling a compelling story. Silas Marner: The Weaver of Raveloe was the third novel of George Eliot(1819 – 1880). ![]()
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