BEST NOVELS by GEORGE ELIOT: The Mill on the Floss, Middlemarch: Complete edition of the 2 novels, with an interactive table of contents

This edition includes the following novels by George Eliot:
THE MILL ON THE FLOSS (1860)
MIDDLEMARCH (1871-72)

Mary Ann Evans (1819-1880), born Mary Ann Evans, known by her pen name George Eliot, was an English novelist, journalist, translator. She is one of the leading writers of the Victorian era. She is the author of novels set in provincial England and known for their realism, psychological insight, humanist vision and strong heroines. She used a male pen name, she said, to ensure her works would be taken seriously. Female authors were published under their own names during Eliot's life, but she wanted to escape the stereotype of women only writing lighthearted romances.

"The Mill on the Floss" was published in 1860. 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.

"Middlemarch, A Study of Provincial Life" was first published in eight volumes during 1871–72. The novel is set in the fictitious Midlands town of Middlemarch during 1829–32, and it comprises several distinct (though intersecting) stories and a large cast of characters. Significant themes include the status of women, the nature of marriage, idealism, self-interest, religion, hypocrisy, political reform, and education.
Although containing comical elements, Middlemarch is a work of realism that refers to many historical events: the 1832 Reform Act, the beginnings of the railways, the death of King George IV, and the succession of his brother, the Duke of Clarence (the future King William IV). In addition, the work incorporates contemporary medical science and examines the deeply reactionary mindset found within a settled community facing the prospect of unwelcome change.This novel is now widely regarded as the best work by George Eliot and one of the greatest novels in English.

These enthralling novels are must-read of English classic literature and will delight readers of all ages.

Complete edition, with a linked table of contents for an easy navigation.

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