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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

The Mill on the Floss

by George Eliot
Aggregate Editorial Score41/100
Times Literary Supplement
Published 1860540 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1860, The Mill on the Floss established George Eliot as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. The passionate, intellectually gifted Maggie Tulliver grows up beside the River Floss, chafing against the limitations placed on women in provincial Victorian England and destroyed by the conflict between her passionate nature and her loyalty to her family. Themes of gender, ambition, provincial life run through the work. The book has received recognition from Times Literary Supplement 1860.

Book Details

AuthorGeorge Eliot
Published1860
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages540
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780140431360
Editorial Score41/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Editorial Assessment

George Eliot published The Mill on the Floss in 1860, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of literary fiction from United Kingdom. The book's treatment of gender, ambition, provincial life, loyalty accounts for much of its enduring reputation. Critics and institutions have consistently placed The Mill on the Floss among the notable works of its period. Among its recognitions: Times Literary Supplement 1860. Our aggregate score of 41/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals. What distinguishes The Mill on the Floss is how it handles its central concerns — gender, ambition, provincial life, loyalty — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. Within United Kingdom's literary landscape, George Eliot occupies a significant position. The Mill on the Floss is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

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George Eliot is a celebrated author from United Kingdom known for influential works of literary fiction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Mill on the Floss about?

The passionate, intellectually gifted Maggie Tulliver grows up beside the River Floss, chafing against the limitations placed on women in provincial Victorian England and destroyed by the conflict between her passionate nature and her loyalty to her family.

Who wrote The Mill on the Floss?

The Mill on the Floss was written by George Eliot, from United Kingdom. First published in 1860.

What awards has The Mill on the Floss won?

The Mill on the Floss has received the following awards and honours: Times Literary Supplement 1860.

Is The Mill on the Floss worth reading?

The Mill on the Floss is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 12/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in gender, ambition, provincial life.

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What category is The Mill on the Floss?

The Mill on the Floss is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Mill on the Floss from?

The Mill on the Floss originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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