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This Wordsworth Edition includes an exclusive Introduction by 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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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I cried bitter tears on finishing this classic! Beautifully written with acutely observed characters. Overall it was a powerful and emotional trip through the life and loves of a passionate, complex and intelligent woman.
Repressed feelings, social ostracism, family feuds, kinship, pomp, pride, spirit, materialism, forgiveness, sibling love, sexual love, morality, independence, dependence and, ultimately, gutwrenching tragedy. Loved it.
That about sums it up really!!
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
RUN, do not walk, to bookshop or library and soak yourself in this glorious treat. Eliot is both bracing and ineffably comforting. All of humanity is here, beautifully observed, but best of all are the meticulous and kind descriptions of Maggie Tulliver's childhood, her rebellions and reactions, and the staring incomprehension of the much duller adults by whom she's surrounded. No-one conveys childhood boredom and bewilderment so well as Eliot does here. As the jaws of society close on Maggie, there's a dullish Dickensian plot abotu family ruin and suitors, but it hardly matters - what matters is the dazzling characterisation, the rolling Miltonic majesty of the prose. This is a nice edition with a good clear typeface.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is Eliot's somewhat 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.
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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Hard going
I can't understand what all the fuss is about! When we have such brilliant modern authors who write in such an easy-to understand style, why ruin your life struggling with this?
Published 18 days ago by Christine Kendrick
Great book
The early part of the book containing the reasons for the way that Tom and Maggie look at the world and their place in it, is mesmerizing. Read more
Published 1 month ago by G. C. Spring
The Mill on the Floss
This book is an all time classic. It is an appealing story, suitable for all ages. It is one of those books which one finds hard to put down.
Published 1 month ago by Jane B
Classic as fresh as Bridget Jones
Was not thrilled when the Book Club chose this as I thought it would be so old fashioned. However the trials and decisions of Maggie are similar to those we have today, plus the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. R. L. Gillett
Stick With It
Extremely thoughtful, emotionally charged and sometimes very funny this is nonetheless a difficult book to love and difficult at times to read. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Brownbear101
a typical creative writing workshop novel
This novel is clearly the product of a creative writing course. It follows a pat formula, uses modern (now cliched) tropes and it has obviously been workshopped to death. Read more
Published 2 months ago by wendy jones
Beautifully Written, and a Great Introduction to George Eliot's Novels
I do not want to plunge too deep into a literary past, but my introduction to George Eliot (pseudonym of Mary-Anne Evans) occured when I read about her in an English Literature... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rochester
Beautifully and passionately written
Maggie Tulliver is an intelligent, impetuous little girl who lives in the Mill of the title. She plagues her mother with her unwillingness to behave in a neat, respectable way; she... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Katie Stevens
Buried under the verbiage!
This is a very sad tale, with a well-developed story line.
I found Tom Tulliver's continual harshness towards his sister Maggie (whether for her childhood naughtiness,... Read more
I found Tom Tulliver's continual harshness towards his sister Maggie (whether for her childhood naughtiness,... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Donald Hughes
Vivid and Illuminating (but harrowing ending)
I read this because it's on of my mother's favourite books.
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This is quite a deep tale ... Read more
Published 8 months ago by DeerDeer
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