Silas Marner

Set in the early 19th century, Silas Marner is the story of a small-town weaver. A member of a Calvinist congregation in a town of northern England, Silas Marner is arraigned for stealing the congregation s funds. Whereas it is strongly suggested that his best friend William Danes has stolen the funds and framed him. Not only does Marner eventually loses his betrothed to William Danes, he is also forced to leave the town for a new place, heartbroken and alone. Apparently a simple tale of a poor weaver, the novel is renowned for its real- istic depictions. It explores the issues of poverty, religion, industrialisation and communal living through the life of its protagonist.