Tom and Maggie Tulliver

Name: Tom and Maggie Tulliver
Author: George Eliot

By George Eliot

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The narrative follows the childhood of siblings Tom and Maggie Tulliver in a riverside mill household, where parental plans, domestic concerns, and community opinion shape everyday life. The story traces debates over Tom's education, his adjustment to a new school, and Maggie's imaginative disobedience, while encounters with townspeople, gipsies, and the quiet Philip Wakem expose class tensions and personal awkwardness. Small family quarrels, rivalries, and acts of loyalty gradually reveal differences in temperament and moral development, setting the characters on divergent paths toward adulthood.

About the Author

George Eliot

George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Ann Evans, was a prominent English novelist and one of the leading figures of Victorian literature. Known for her keen psychological insight and exploration of social issues, she authored several influential works, including the acclaimed novel "Middlemarch," which delves into the complexities of life in a provincial town. Eliot's writing often reflects her deep understanding of human nature and moral dilemmas, making her a significant contributor to the literary heritage of the 19th century. Her other notable works include "Adam Bede" and "Daniel Deronda," which further showcase her narrative skill and thematic depth.