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by George Eliot (Author), A. S. Byatt (Introduction) "A wide plain, where the broadening Floss hurries on between its green banks to the sea,a and the loving tide, rushing to meet it, checks..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 704 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin Classics; Rev Ed edition (27 Feb 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0141439629
  • ISBN-13: 978-0141439624
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 28,931 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Brought up at Dorlcote Mill, Maggie Tulliver worships her brother Tom and is desperate to win the approval of her parents, but her passionate, wayward nature and her fierce intelligence bring her into constant conflict with her family. As she reaches adulthood, the clash between their expectations and her desires is painfully played out as she finds herself torn between her relationships with three very different men: her proud and stubborn brother, a close friend who is also the son of her family's worst enemy, and a charismatic but dangerous suitor. With its poignant portrayal of sibling relationships, The Mill on the Floss is considered George Eliot's most autobiographical novel; it is also one of her most powerful and moving.

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Mary Ann Evans (1819-80) began her literary career as a translator, and later editor, of the Westminster Review. In 1857, she published Scenes of Clerical Life, the first of eight novels she would publish under the name of 'George Eliot', includingAdam Bede, Middlemarch, and Daniel Deronda. A S Byatt is an Honorary Fellow of Newnham College, Cambridge. Her published work includes The Shadow of the Sun and Possession, the winner of the 1990 Booker Prize.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wish I could give seven stars, 21 Aug 2005
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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.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Eliot is superb as always! I'd give it 10 stars if I could, 2 Oct 2007
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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.
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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
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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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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
Published 19 months ago by Mary Whipple

5.0 out of 5 stars stunning end
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! Read more
Published on 2 Aug 2007 by David Armes

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful novel on emotions and sentiments
This novel is class apart from Elliot's collections, well narrated and for sure will hold the readers interest till the last page of the novel, the author has portrayed the... Read more
Published on 15 Aug 2006 by priya

5.0 out of 5 stars A very interesting book
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
Published on 10 Mar 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars I challenge any woman not to be moved by this book.
This edition has no notes which I believe is actually a godsend as it would simply distract from a gripping read. Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2000 by 97001065@roehampton.ac.uk

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