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Silas Marner
A bitter weaver living alone in a village, wronged by his friends and devoted to his hoard of gold, has his life changed when the gold is stolen and a small child wanders into his cottage.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 1861
- Pace
- Slow
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 256
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you like Victorian novels about redemption, community and quiet kindness.
Skip this if you want fast pacing and modern language.
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Quick answers about Silas Marner
- What is Silas Marner about?
- A bitter weaver living alone in a village, wronged by his friends and devoted to his hoard of gold, has his life changed when the gold is stolen and a small child wanders into his cottage.
- Who should read Silas Marner?
- Read it if you like Victorian novels about redemption, community and quiet kindness. Skip it if you want fast pacing and modern language.
- How long and how fast is Silas Marner?
- It is a slow-paced, short read of about 256 pages, first published in 1861.
- Does Silas Marner have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow Silas Marner for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Silas Marner; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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