Silas Marner: Chapters 1–5

After he is falsely accused of stealing money from his church, Silas Marner is abandoned by everyone, even his fiancée. He flees to a small rural village and attempts to isolate himself from the world — but when he takes in an abandoned child, his life changes forever. Read the full text here.

Here are links to our lists for the novel: Chapters 1–5, Chapters 6–10, Chapters 11–15, Chapters 16–18, Chapter 19–Conclusion