Description
Set against the backdrop of the English countryside, this novel explores the complex inner life of Maggie Tulliver, a passionate and intelligent young woman struggling against the constraints of her provincial society and her own tempestuous nature. As she navigates childhood and adolescence, her deep bond with her brother Tom and her intellectual yearnings clash with the rigid expectations placed upon women of her era. The story delves into themes of family loyalty, the limitations of social convention, and the enduring power of love and regret. Through vivid characterization and profound psychological insight, the narrative offers a poignant examination of a woman's search for identity and fulfillment in a world that seeks to define her.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin UK
Published Jan 1, 2003
683 pages
ISBN: 9780141439624
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Details
First Published
1860
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot.