Silas Marner
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Silas Marner, a weaver, is a member of a small Calvinist congregation in Lantern Yard, a slum street in Northern England. He is falsely accused of stealing the congregation's funds while watching over the very ill deacon.
Silas Marner is the weaver in the English countryside village of Raveloe in the early nineteenth century. Like many weavers of his time, he is an outsider—the object of suspicion because of his special skills and the fact that he has come to Raveloe from elsewhere.
An innocent young man Silas Marner, is accused of stealing Church money, the actual crime committed by his best friend, William, (a common occurrence ?) the culprit wants Silas's fiancee, Sarah. She soon rejects Silas, but not the treacherous William.
Silas Marner, novel by George Eliot, published in 1861. The story’s title character is a friendless weaver who cares only for his cache of gold. He is ultimately redeemed through his love for Eppie, an abandoned golden-haired baby girl, whom he discovers shortly after he is robbed and rears as his.
A brief overview of the novel's plot, themes, characters, and literary devices. Learn how Silas Marner, a lonely weaver, finds happiness and redemption through a mysterious child who appears in his cottage.
Silas Marner is a novel published in 1861 by George Eliot. It tells the story of Silas Marner, a weaver who is unjustly accused of theft and subsequently exiled from his religious community. In his new home, Marner becomes a recluse, finding solace only in his work and in the gold he hoards.
LitCharts offers a comprehensive guide to George Eliot's novel Silas Marner, covering plot summary, analysis, themes, quotes, characters, symbols, and literary devices. Learn about the historical and religious context, the Industrial Revolution, and the biblical namesake of Eppie.
