Eliot, George
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This novel, George Eliot said, was 'intended to set in a strong light the remedial influences of pure, natural, human relations.' Silas Marner is a bi
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tter and friendless weaver, who lost his love at a young age and lives only to save the gold earned from his work. Suddenly, Silas has his gold stolen and finds a baby girl, whom he adopts; as the exploits of two local brothers clarify the basis of these events, the reader sees Silas returning to a socially fulfilling life.
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