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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. Tul....
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