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    Silas Marner
    Silas Marner
    Silas Marner
    Audiobook6 hours

    Silas Marner

    Written by George Eliot

    Narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano and The Bell

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    "Silas Marner" is a classic novel that delves into the intricacies of human nature, societal dynamics, and the power of redemption. The story begins with Silas Marner, a skilled weaver living in the fictional village of Raveloe. Silas is unjustly accused of theft by his best friend, and as a result, he is ostracized from the close-knit community he once belonged to. Broken-hearted and embittered, Silas relocates to a remote cottage on the outskirts of the village, where he lives a reclusive and miserly existence, finding solace only in his work and in hoarding gold coins. As years pass, Silas becomes known as the town's mysterious and eccentric figure, feared and avoided by the villagers. His sole companionship is his precious hoard of gold, which he counts obsessively every night. However, his tightly controlled world is disrupted when a cataclysmic event occurs: his gold is stolen. Devastated by this loss, Silas is forced to confront the emptiness of his existence and reevaluate his priorities.


    Meanwhile, in a parallel narrative thread, the novel introduces the Cass family, particularly Godfrey Cass, the eldest son, and his secret marriage to a lower-class woman, Molly Farren. Through a series of unfortunate events, Molly succumbs to opium addiction and dies, leaving behind their young daughter, Eppie. Eppie's arrival in Silas's life marks a turning point in the story. When Silas discovers her abandoned near his cottage, he takes her in and becomes her guardian. Initially unsure of how to care for the child, Silas gradually learns to love and nurture her, forming a deep bond that brings warmth and joy back into his life. As Eppie grows up, she becomes an integral part of the community, beloved by all who know her. Silas's love for Eppie transforms him from a bitter recluse into a caring and engaged member of society. Through Eppie, Silas learns the true value of human connection and the importance of love and belonging.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherIcon Audio Arts
    Release dateMay 16, 2024
    ISBN9781998427727
    Author

    George Eliot

    George Eliot was the pseudonym for Mary Anne Evans, one of the leading writers of the Victorian era, who published seven major novels and several translations during her career. She started her career as a sub-editor for the left-wing journal The Westminster Review, contributing politically charged essays and reviews before turning her attention to novels. Among Eliot’s best-known works are Adam Bede, The Mill on the Floss, Silas Marner, Middlemarch and Daniel Deronda, in which she explores aspects of human psychology, focusing on the rural outsider and the politics of small-town life. Eliot died in 1880.

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