The Mill on the Floss (Novels of George Eliot, Vol. II)

by Eliot, George

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Book desription: New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers. No Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Unknown. This is a work of startling sadness and a story of family loss, tragedy and the sheer meanness of fate. The story is of Maggie Tulliver, daughter of a miller in the English midlands. Like many 19th century literary girls, her intelligence and emotional capacity outflank those of her family and cause problems. She is devoted to her brother Tom but he is very limited in his understanding. Maggie turns to Philip Wakem, son of a local lawyer and sadly deformed. Disaster strikes as Mr. Tulliver and Wakem find themselves enemies over a legal dispute that leaves the former bankrupt. After the death of Mr Tulliver, Maggie leaves the mill for St Ogg's where her cousin Lucy lives. Lucy's betrothed Stephen falls for Maggie and causes her downfall while boating on the river. Maggie refuses to marry him and her life is as good as ruined. Only a few, including Philip, still show sympathy for her and only a dreadful flood in which Maggie tries to save Tom can lead the well-meaning but doomed girl to any kind of redemption. 464 pages, illustrated. The binding is lightly worn at the corners, with moderate wear at the spine ends. The binding is becoming a bit loose. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

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