Silas Marner

Discover George Eliot's timeless tale of redemption, Silas Marner, edited by David Carroll for Penguin Classics. Wrongly accused and exiled, Silas Marner lives a solitary life in Raveloe, devoted only to work and his hoarded wealth. But when his treasure is stolen and an orphaned child enters his life, Silas is offered a chance to transform. His fate intertwines with Godfrey Cass, trapped by his past, and Eppie, the little girl he adopts. With humor, rich symbolism, and social commentary, Silas Marner paints an unsentimental yet affectionate portrait of rural life. Revised by George Eliot in 1878, this classic novel is a masterpiece of literature, as praised by Henry James.