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Essay Archive - The Mill on the Floss: Summary
The Mill on the Floss: Summary
The Mill on the Floss is a book written by George Eliot, whose real name
is Mary Anne (later Marian) Evans. There is a great deal of autobiography in
this book. The facts of Mary Anne's life do not match Maggie Tulliver, but
there is an obvious reflection of her own life.
Book One: Chapter1-13
The novel opens up with a description of the countryside around the town
of St. Ogg's and the river Floss. In the second chapter Maggie, Mr. Tulliver,
Mrs. Tulliver, and Mr. Riley are introduced. Mr. Tulliver states his intention
to send Tom to a different sc....
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