The Mill on the Floss
George Eliot
Year
1860
396
1001
2260
891
1667
1970
2092
1852
1682
2494
1049
1975
2360
559
2193
1422
1378
1009
1906
822
811
1158
1101
827
1254
1469
643
2025
1232
2092
1402
1014
911
1004
1300
1351
2164
1393
1556
1219
1000
2127
795
1191
1468
2182
756
1272
732
1852
2351
1265
1744
1137
1176
1175
2448
2031
1301
1633
1239
1190
2216
Description
In the heart of the English countryside, George Eliot's 'The Mill on the Floss' unfolds as a deeply moving narrative of family, ambition, and the harsh realities of societal constraints. Published in 1860, this novel masterfully explores the complex relationship between siblings Maggie and Tom Tulliver, whose lives are forever altered by the misfortunes of their family mill and the rigid social norms of Victorian England. From the innocence of childhood through the trials of adolescence to the choices of adulthood, Maggie Tulliver's struggle against the expectations placed upon her as a woman shines as a testament to the spirit's resilience. Her intellectual curiosity and emotional depth find no favor in a world that values conformity over personal fulfillment. Similarly, Tom's dedication to family honor and duty leads him down a path that increasingly diverges from Maggie's, testing the bonds of love and loyalty that tie them. Eliot weaves a rich tapestry of character and place, delving into themes of love unreciprocated, dreams unfulfilled, and the eternal conflict between individual desires and social propriety. 'The Mill on the Floss' is not only a narrative of personal tragedy but also a critique of the constraints that society places on women and the devastating impact of moral judgment.