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“We could never have loved the earth so well if we had had no childhood in it, if it were not the earth where the same flowers come up again every spring that we used to gather with our tiny fingers as we sat lisping to ourselves on the grass, the same hips and haws on the autumn hedgerows, the same redbreasts that we used to call ‘God’s birds’ because they did no harm to the precious crops. What novelty is worth that sweet monotony where everything is known and loved because it is known?”

Quote by George Eliot

Work

The Mill on the Floss

This classic novel delves into the lives of two siblings, Tom and Maggie Tulliver, amidst the backdrop of a mill on the River Floss. The story examines the complex relationships within the Tulliver family and the romantic aspirations of the siblings, set against the backdrop of Victorian England's social and economic changes. more

Author

George Eliot
George Eliot

George Eliot, born Mary Ann Evans, was a renowned 19th-century British novelist. Her works are known for their profound psychological insights and critical exploration of social issues. With her unique narrative techniques and rich emotional expression, she has had a profound impact on literature. more

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