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Silas Marner

The Weaver of Raveloe
Book • 1999
Published in 1861, 'Silas Marner: The Weaver of Raveloe' by George Eliot is a novel that explores themes of betrayal, community, and redemption.

The story follows Silas Marner, a linen weaver who is falsely accused of theft by his friend William Dane in the Puritan community of Lantern Yard.

After being exiled, Marner settles in the rural village of Raveloe, where he lives a life of isolation, hoarding gold as his only comfort.

However, his life changes dramatically when his gold is stolen and he adopts a young girl named Eppie, who brings him back into the community and restores his faith in humanity.

The novel delves into complex issues of faith, isolation, and the essential need for human connection, leaving lasting messages about love and forgiveness.

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