{"product_id":"silas-marner-george-eliot","title":"Silas Marner  -  George Eliot","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilas Marner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ch6\u003eAuthor: \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Eliot\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6\u003ePublisher: \u003cstrong\u003ePenguin Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6\u003eEdition: \u003cstrong\u003e1967\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6\u003eBinding: \u003cstrong\u003ePaperback\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6\u003ePages: \u003cstrong\u003e264\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6\u003eSize: \u003cstrong\u003e4.5 × 0.5 × 7 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6\u003eLanguage: \u003cstrong\u003eEnglish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilas Marner\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Eliot's\u003c\/strong\u003e most widely read novels and an important work of nineteenth-century English literature. Originally published in 1861, the novel presents a relatively compact narrative while addressing significant themes of human isolation, social relationships, morality, faith, and redemption.\r\n\r\nThe central character, \u003cstrong\u003eSilas Marner\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a linen weaver who becomes increasingly isolated from society after experiencing betrayal and injustice. Having lost his faith in both people and the community around him, he withdraws into a solitary existence in the village of \u003cstrong\u003eRaveloe\u003c\/strong\u003e, where his life becomes centred on his work and his accumulated wealth.\r\n\r\nSilas's carefully constructed isolation is disrupted by the arrival of \u003cstrong\u003eEppie\u003c\/strong\u003e, a young orphaned child. His unexpected responsibility for her gradually transforms his emotional life. Through his relationship with Eppie, Eliot explores the restorative power of affection, family, companionship, and community.\r\n\r\nThe novel also presents a detailed picture of \u003cstrong\u003erural English society\u003c\/strong\u003e. Eliot contrasts different social groups and explores the relationships between villagers, landowners, labourers, and families. The community of Raveloe becomes an important part of the story, demonstrating both the limitations and the supportive possibilities of social belonging.\r\n\r\nAnother major theme is the contrast between \u003cstrong\u003ematerial wealth and human connection\u003c\/strong\u003e. Silas initially finds security in his money, but his experiences demonstrate the limitations of possessions when separated from relationships and emotional bonds. The novel gradually develops a broader meditation on what gives human life meaning.\r\n\r\nEliot's characteristic interest in \u003cstrong\u003emoral psychology\u003c\/strong\u003e is evident throughout the novel. Characters are presented with complex motivations, and their actions have consequences that extend beyond their immediate intentions. Questions of responsibility, forgiveness, social judgement, and personal transformation remain central to the narrative.\r\n\r\nThis \u003cstrong\u003e1967 Penguin Books paperback edition\u003c\/strong\u003e contains \u003cstrong\u003e264 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e and measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4.5 × 0.5 × 7 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its compact format makes it suitable for both reading and collection, particularly for readers interested in \u003cstrong\u003eVictorian literature, classic British novels, George Eliot, and vintage Penguin Books\u003c\/strong\u003e.\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silas Marner\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e George Eliot\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Penguin Books\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1967\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 264\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5 × 0.5 × 7 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Literature \/ Victorian Novel\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rural England \/ Raveloe\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMajor Themes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Isolation, community, faith, family, redemption, morality, social class, wealth\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiterary Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victorian Literature\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e George Eliot collectors, literature students, readers of Victorian fiction, and collectors of vintage Penguin paperbacks\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch1\u003e🔹 Collector's Note\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\nThis \u003cstrong\u003e1967 Penguin Books paperback edition of \u003cem\u003eSilas Marner\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a charming vintage edition of one of George Eliot's most enduring novels. Its compact format, Penguin imprint, and connection to classic Victorian literature make it a suitable addition to collections devoted to \u003cstrong\u003enineteenth-century English fiction, George Eliot, classic novels, and vintage Penguin Books\u003c\/strong\u003e. The novel's themes of isolation, community, family, and redemption continue to give it lasting literary significance.","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67621336809715,"sku":"CBOO583","price":349.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2922\/2643\/files\/ddbefc82-IMG_0898-1.jpg?v=1790941890","url":"https:\/\/collegestreetbook.in\/products\/silas-marner-george-eliot","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}