Mill on the Floss
Start Publishing LLC · Paperback · June 28, 2013
Based closely on the author's own life, Maggie's story explores the conflicts of love and loyalty and the friction between desire and moral responsibility.
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- Who it’s for
- A layered classic where private desire meets moral responsibility, amid vividly rendered rural life.
- Genres
- 19th-Century English Fiction, The Classics, Coming-of-Age
- Published
- Start Publishing LLC, June 28, 2013
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Based closely on the author's own life, Maggie's story explores the conflicts of love and loyalty and the friction between desire and moral responsibility. An accurate, evocative depiction of English rural life, this compelling narrative features a vivid and realistic cast, headed by one of 19th-century literature's most appealing characters.
Desire and Duty
A layered classic where private desire meets moral responsibility, amid vividly rendered rural life.
Come here for
- Love and loyalty under pressure
- A vivid portrait of English rural life
Expect
- Serious reflection on conflicting claims
- An immersive cast led by an especially appealing character
Where it sits
| 19th-Century English Fiction | 62% |
|---|---|
| Coming-of-Age | 44% |
| The Classics | 35% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Coming-of-Age
- Family Life
- Authors
- George Eliot
- Publisher
- Start Publishing LLC
- Published
- June 28, 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Reading lane
- Coming-of-Age