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Tom and Maggie Tulliver

by George Eliot

Adapted by Anonymous

"Tom and Maggie Tulliver" by George Eliot is a novel published in 1860. The story follows siblings Tom and Maggie Tulliver as they grow up at Dorlcote Mill on the River Floss in England. Their close but troubled relationship unfolds against family bankruptcy, bitter feuds, and lost love. Maggie's intellectual spirit clashes with societal expectations, while forbidden attractions and loyalties test both siblings. As they navigate duty, desire, and forgiveness, the river that has shaped their lives ultimately determines their fate.

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