George Eliot

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Silas Marner The Weaver of Raveloe Part II (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

Silas Marner: The Weaver of Raveloe Part II is centered around Silas Marner, a reclusive linen-weaver, leads a life of solitude, his heart hardened by betrayal and loss. Once a trusted member of a close-knit community, Silas's faith in both people and life itself has been shattered, causing him to withdraw from society and immerse himself in his work and wealth. His only companion is his growing hoard of gold, a symbol of the trust he can no longer place in others. As the villagers regard him with suspicion and superstition, Silas's life remains distant and unremarkable, until an unexpected turn of events. A small child, abandoned and alone, finds her way into his home, disrupting his solitary existence in a way that he could never have foreseen. This child, who brings with her the possibility of redemption and renewal, becomes a catalyst for Silas's transformation. As he grapples with the gift of fatherhood, the community around him begins to change, offering him a chance for healing and reconnection. Silas's journey illustrates the profound impact of love and belonging, showing how even the deepest wounds can be healed through human connection and compassion.

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Autor

George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Ann Evans, was a prominent 19th-century English novelist celebrated for her psychological depth and realistic portrayal of human nature. Born in rural Warwickshire, Eliot's early life was shaped by the responsibilities of caring for her family after her mother's death. Following her father's passing, she moved to London and became involved in intellectual circles. Eliot began her literary career with Scenes of Clerical Life, and her first novel, Adam Bede, was a major success. To ensure her works were taken seriously, she used a male pen name, as female authors were often dismissed in her time. Her later works include The Mill on the Floss, Silas Marner, Romola, Middlemarch, Daniel Deronda, and the psychological novella The Lifted Veil, which explores themes of clairvoyance, fate, and despair. Despite personal controversies, including her relationship with the married George Henry Lewes, Eliot became a respected literary and intellectual figure.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789369070381
• Artikelnr.: 73568895