Ready Reference Treatise: The Mill on the Floss

The author started writing “The Mill on the Floss” in 1869. There were some later revised editions of the novel. Since the novel “Adam Bede” had been very successful, the fans and readers were waiting for “The Mill on the Floss” with eager anticipation. It was generally very well received by the readers when it was published in 1860.

For all that, the book did not prove to be as successful as “Adam Bede.” was However, it was said to be a more ambitious work by the author. Several critics admired the first half of the novel. The first half of the novel mainly describes the childhoods of Maggie and Tom Tulliver. Most of the critics did not like the second half and the ending of The Mill on the Floss.

Ready Reference Treatise: The Mill on the Floss
Copyright
Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: Plot Overview
Chapter Three: Major Characters
Chapter Four: Complete Summary
Book One
Book Two
Book Three
Book Four
Book Five
Book Six
Book Seven
Chapter Five: Critical Analysis