This beautiful softcover edition is in near fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, unmarked, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Silas Marner by George Eliot, in the Penguin Classics edition edited by David Carroll, is a widely respected edition of this classic novel. Silas Marner: The Weaver of Raveloe (1861) is a novel by George Eliot (pen name of Mary Ann Evans). It tells the story of Silas Marner, a reclusive weaver who, after being falsely accused of theft in his religious community, settles in the rural village of Raveloe. He becomes obsessed with hoarding gold, only to have it stolen. His life changes when he unexpectedly adopts a young girl, Eppie, whom he finds abandoned at his doorstep. Through his relationship with Eppie, Silas rediscovers love and a sense of belonging. David Carroll was a scholar of Victorian literature and provided insightful commentary on Eliot’s work. His introduction discusses the historical context of Silas Marner. This edition preserves Eliot’s original text while enhancing the reading experience with scholarly analysis, making it an excellent choice for those looking to explore this timeless story.