Silas Marner
In this story of a reclusive weaver in a small English town who learns to trade his love of money for the love of those around him, the author explores such philosophical issues as the value of human relations and the connection between souls.
In this story of a reclusive weaver in a small English town who learns to trade his love of money for the love of those around him, the author explores such philosophical issues as the value of human relations and the connection between souls.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780141439754 (0141439750)
Publish date: 2003
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Pages no: 183
Edition language: English
Category:
Classics,
Novels,
Academic,
School,
Literature,
European Literature,
British Literature,
Book Club,
Historical Fiction,
Classic Literature,
19th Century,
English Literature
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