Silas Marner
Silas Marner, published in 1861, is George Eliot's shortest novel, the one she thought of as a legend. Silas, a linen weaver, is falsely accused of theft by the narrow religious sect he belongs to and leaves his town for the Midland village of Raveloe, where he lives alone for fifteen years, loving nothing but the gold under his floor. The gold is stolen; and soon after, on a winter night, a golden-haired child wanders into his cottage from the snow where her mother has died. Silas raises Eppie as his own, and through her the village takes him in. The child's father, the squire's son Godfrey Cass, has his own reckoning to make. Eliot treats the story with humor and moral exactness. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about Silas Marner
Silas Marner by George Eliot can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Silas Marner online?
Yes. Silas Marner opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Silas Marner free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Silas Marner is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Silas Marner in the public domain?
Yes. Silas Marner by George Eliot is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Silas Marner?
About 4 h 44 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Silas Marner?
Silas Marner by George Eliot is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
