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by George Eliot (Author)
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  • Paperback: 496 pages
  • Publisher: Wordsworth Editions Ltd; New Ed edition (7 Oct 1993)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1853260746
  • ISBN-13: 978-1853260742
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.6 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,238 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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With an introduction and notes by R T Jones, Honorary Fellow of the University of York, this novel, based on George Eliot's own experiences of provincial life, is a masterpiece of ambiguity in which moral choice is subjected to the hypocrisy of the Victorian age. As the headstrong Maggie Tulliver grows into womanhood, the deep love which she has for her brother Tom turns into conflict, because she cannot reconcile his bourgeois standards with her own lively intelligence. Maggie is unable to adapt to her community or break free from it, and the result, on more than one level, is tragedy.

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Dinah Birch is Fellow and Tutor in English at Trinity College, Oxford, and Lecturer in English at Oxford University.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Eliot is superb as always! I would give this 10 stars if I could, 6 Oct 2007
By Misfit (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This is Eliot's semi autobiographical novel, and tells the story of Maggie Tulliver and her brother Tom. The story takes place in the village of St. Ogg, and at the Mill on The Floss that's been in the Tulliver family for generations. I thoroughly enjoyed the way Eliot depicted the sibling relationship between Maggie and Tom with all of those ups and downs that we all have experienced with our siblings, and culminating in the final finish of the story that thoroughly blew me away. I think I just sat for a good ten minutes just saying Oh Wow over and over again, and then felt the need to seek out my brothers and give them both a big hug.

The joy of reading this novel or any other by Eliot is her gorgeous prose and brilliant characterizations, even with the minor characters. Just be warned, this is not an action packed, sit on the edge of your seat, can't put it down until it's finished type of novel. This is a story to savor and enjoy the multi-faceted characters and the author's glorious prose like a fine red wine or a box of chocolates (or both). If you are looking for high action and adventure, this is not the book for you. Highly recommended for any lover of 19th century English literature, not as dark and brooding as Hardy can be, but the prose is just as lovely, if not better.
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5.0 out of 5 stars stunning end, 2 Aug 2007
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Don't read the introduction or any preface to this book if you do not know the story, that is, until you have read Eliot's tale!

All but the 'only child' will recognise the sibling rivalry in this book, as relevant today as when it was written. Often I found myself thinking of my 21st Century brothers whilst reading about 19th Century farmers' wives (!!!) Lots of seemingly modern 'self esteem' issues are developed and honed perfectly.

Eliot takes us through the life of the Tulliver family but does not let you get too comfortable with predicting the plot and imagining how the tale will develop. There are some real surprises in this book, not least, in my opinion the ending.

The end to this story is stunning, in so much as you don't have the time or the build up to see it coming.
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4.0 out of 5 stars I challenge any woman not to be moved by this book., 3 Mar 2000
This edition has no notes which I believe is actually a godsend as it would simply distract from a gripping read. The character of Maggie is not an easy character to warm to but once you have gained an insight into her being, you will be behind her all the way in this tale of a claustrophobic family atmosphere where women are meant to be seen and not heard: an idea which Maggie finds difficult to accept as despite her will to learn, she is denied the right of education and the thought is dismissed by her family. This novel is essentially about social prejudices of the time, whether it be by what you look like, your gender or what you have done in the past and despite the fact that it was written in the previous century, the principles within the novel, I believe, are still applicable to modern society.
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4.0 out of 5 stars "It's not right to sacrifice everything to other people's unreasonable feelings."
The Mill on the Floss, published in 1860, traces the turmoil in the life of Maggie Tulliver, a young woman who has a streak of independence but who also feels close to her father... Read more
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I had to study this book for my A level english literature. I was daunted by the length of the book. However, once i started reading it, i couldnt put it down. Read more
Published on 29 May 2002 by D. L. Morfett

4.0 out of 5 stars intelligent, amusing read
'The Mill on the Floss'is not Eliot's best work but it is a deeply engaging novel. Often touted as a book about social structures in Victorian England, it primarily explores the... Read more
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