Mill on the Floss

"e;The Mill on the Floss"e; is George Eliot's 1860 novel, which tells the story of Tom and Maggie Tulliver, a brother and sister growing up on the river Floss near the village of St. Oggs. Set in the early 1800s over a period of ten to fifteen years, "e;The Mill on the Floss"e; follows the two main characters from childhood. Central to the theme of the novel is the struggle of man between spiritual determinism and free will. A classic work of 19th century literature, "e;The Mill on the Floss"e; remains a popular and enduring example of George Eliot's impact on English literature.