The novel's enduring relevance lies in its ability to illuminate the complexities of human relationships and the ethical dilemmas that arise in the pursuit of change and self-realization.

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The story begins when she is 9 years old, 13 years into her parents' marriage.

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The story begins when she is 9 years old, 13 years into her parents' marriage.

The Mill on the Floss is one of George Eliot's great works. The novel vividly portrays both the oppressive narrowness and the appeal of provincial England, the comedy as well as the tragedy of obscure lives.