The Mill on the Floss

The Mill on the Floss is a semi-autobiographical novel by George Eliot, set in the provincial life of the Tulliver family.

The story centers around the brother-sister relationship between Tom and Maggie Tulliver, highlighting their struggles with societal expectations, family dynamics, and personal growth.

The novel explores themes such as education, gender roles, love, loss, and the impact of social class.

It is known for its rich ambiguity, conflict, and tender portrayal of human relationships, as well as its critique of the rigid morality of the Victorian era.