Tom and Maggie Tulliver by George Eliot

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Author Eliot, George, 1819-1880
Title Tom and Maggie Tulliver
Note Reading ease score: 90.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Summary "Tom and Maggie Tulliver" by George Eliot is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around siblings Tom and Maggie Tulliver, exploring themes of childhood, family dynamics, and the quest for identity in a rural English setting. The narrative begins with the Tulliver family's discussions about education and upbringing, particularly focusing on the expectations placed on Tom and Maggie by their father, Mr. Tulliver. The opening of the novel introduces the Tulliver family dynamics, particularly the father’s desire for his son Tom to receive a good education and be successful beyond the family mill. Mrs. Tulliver expresses her concerns regarding the upbringing of both children, highlighting contrasting views on Tom and Maggie's abilities. Maggie is portrayed as a spirited child with a vivid imagination and a sense of adventure, while Tom is depicted as the dutiful son. The narrative sets the stage for their individual journeys and the complexities of their relationship, hinting at the challenges they will face in reconciling their desires with familial and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Eliot, George, 1819-1880. Mill on the Floss -- Adaptations
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EBook-No. 30273
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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