About the book
In The Mill on the Floss, George Eliot re-creates her own childhood through the story of the wild, gifted Maggie Tulliver and her spoiled, selfish brother. Though tragic in its outcome, this tenderly comic novel combines vivid vignettes of family life with a magnificent portrait of the heroine and an acute critique of Victorian sexual politics. Eliot had no peer when it came to finding the drama at the heart of normal lives lived in tandem with the gigantic rhythms of nature itself, and in The Mill on the Floss she shows us once again how thoroughly the art of fiction can satisfy our deepest mental and emotional cravings.
Editions of The Mill on the Floss
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780679417262
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099519065
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780553213195
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780375757839
- EBook
- ISBN 9780735254053
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307769701
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In The Mill on the Floss, George Eliot re-creates her own childhood through the story of the wild, gifted Maggie Tulliver and her spoiled, selfish brother. Though tragic in its outcome, this tenderly comic novel combines vivid vignettes of family life with a magnificent portrait of the heroine and an acute critique of Victorian sexual politics. Eliot had no peer when it came to finding the drama at the heart of normal lives lived in tandem with the gigantic rhythms of nature itself, and in The Mill on the Floss she shows us once again how thoroughly the art of fiction can satisfy our deepest mental and emotional cravings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mill on the Floss about?
In The Mill on the Floss, George Eliot re-creates her own childhood through the story of the wild, gifted Maggie Tulliver and her spoiled, selfish brother. Though tragic in its outcome, this tenderly comic novel combines vivid vignettes of family life with a magnificent portrait of the heroine and an acute critique of Victorian sexual politics. Eliot had no peer when it came to finding the drama at the heart of normal lives lived in tandem with the gigantic rhythms of nature itself, and in The Mill on the Floss she shows us once again how thoroughly the art of fiction can satisfy our deepest mental and emotional cravings.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Mill on the Floss?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of The Mill on the Floss?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679417262
Is The Mill on the Floss part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Everyman's Library Classics Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Mill on the Floss?
George Eliot
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Mill on the Floss is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780679417262) and paperback(ISBN 9780099519065) and paperback(ISBN 9780553213195) and paperback(ISBN 9780375757839) and ebook(ISBN 9780735254053) and ebook(ISBN 9780307769701)
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