Silas Marner Resources

Is your cholesterol just a little too low? Here's a recipe to get that number up for you.

People (not just us) have said a lot about Silas Marner.

Not too long ago, every stitch of clothing you owned would have been spun, woven, and sewn by hand. Here's a quick run-down of the technology that made $5 t-shirts a reality.

If Victorian prose isn't quite boring enough for you, here's a silent, black and white adaptation from 1911 to liven things up.

Technology sure changes in four years (not). Here's another black-and-white, and silent, adaptation from (1916).

What was it with the early 20th century? Here's another version, from 1922.

Finally, some color. BBC's 1964 adaptation of Silas Marner, with David Markham as Silas.

And finally, some recognizable actors. BBC's 1985 version of Silas Marner, with Ben Kingsley as Silas.

Steve Martin wrote the screenplay for this loose 1994 adaptation of Silas Marner, in which a little girl, Mathilda, is adopted by furniture-maker Michael.

Kid's show Wishbone adapts Silas Marner—literature, with dogs—in 1995.

A positive review from one of the 19th century's leading literary magazines. Who says critics are always negative?

An 1861 review discussing the typical English-ness of Silas Marner.

Part One of BBC's 1985 adaptation of Silas Marner. (The whole thing's there, but you didn't hear it from us.)

Everything's better with dogs.

Steve Martin wrote the screenplay for this loose 1994 adaptation of Silas Marner, in which a little girl, Mathilda, is adopted by furniture-maker Michael.

A slideshow of real live Raveloe in the 21st century, with an awesome soundtrack

Cultured Brits discuss Silas Marner on BBC Radio 4.

Who says technology doesn't belong in the classroom? Some images (and a short description) of a Baltimore school's 1936 class project, a film production of Silas Marner.

Here's a motherload of images of Eliot's home and life.

Check out this image of one of the machines that put Silas out of business. These power looms were invented in the 1780s, and by 1850 had taken over textile production.