The Mill on the Floss (ePub)

George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Anne Evans (22 November 1819 - 22 December 1880), was an English novelist, poet, journalist, and translator. Eliot is considered one of the preeminent writers of the Victorian era, known for her rich character development and psychological insight. Throughout her career, Eliot sought to meld a deep humanism with a comprehensive narrative style, broadening the scope of the novel as a form of social and ethical inquiry. Notably, her narratives frequently embodied her own erudition and intellectual engagement with contemporary thought. 'The Mill on the Floss', published in 1860, is a seminal work which delves into the complexities of familial relationships and individual moral growth, with particular attention to the experiences and struggles of its protagonist, Maggie Tulliver. Eliot's work extends beyond 'The Mill on the Floss'; she authored several significant novels including 'Middlemarch', 'Silas Marner', and 'Adam Bede', each contributing to her legacy as a trenchant observer of human character and Victorian society. Eliot's narrative voice combines a distinctive blend of compassion and incisive critique, allowing her to explore philosophical and social themes with both subtlety and insight. As a female author in a male-dominated literary landscape, her pseudonym allowed her intellectual contributions to be taken more seriously by her contemporaries, thus facilitating a pivotal role in the development of the English novel.