Literary Marner is a novel written by George Eliot in 1861. It tells the story of Silas Marner, a weaver who is wrongfully accused of theft and exiled from his community. He eventually finds redemption through his love for a young girl, Eppie, whom he adopts as his own daughter. Silas is a complex character who struggles with his faith and his relationships with others. His journey to redemption is a powerful and moving story that has resonated with readers for generations.