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Title: Scenes of Clerical Life
Note: Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: James Tenison and Henry Flower
Summary: "Scenes of Clerical Life" by George Eliot is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. The stories focus on the lives of rural clergymen and their congregations, offering insights into their struggles, relationships, and the changing nature of English country life. The characters, such as the Rev. Amos Barton, are depicted in detail, often exploring themes of social class, morality, and community. The opening of the collection presents a vivid picture of Shepperton Church as it was about twenty-five years ago, invoking nostalgia for its quaintness that has been replaced by modernity. It introduces the Rev. Amos Barton, a clergyman grappling with the challenges of his position and the complexities of his parishioners. Eliot sets the stage for the intertwining lives of the local farmers and villagers, showcasing their conversations and opinions about the clergyman's methods, highlighting both his shortcomings and endearingly earnest attempts to fulfill his pastoral duties. The narrative reveals a rich tapestry of character sketches that hint at the unfolding drama in the social fabric of this rural community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Eliot, George, 1819-1880
EBook No.: 17780
Published: Feb 16, 2006
Downloads: 346
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: Clergy -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Scenes of Clerical Life
Note: Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: James Tenison and Henry Flower
Summary: "Scenes of Clerical Life" by George Eliot is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. The stories focus on the lives of rural clergymen and their congregations, offering insights into their struggles, relationships, and the changing nature of English country life. The characters, such as the Rev. Amos Barton, are depicted in detail, often exploring themes of social class, morality, and community. The opening of the collection presents a vivid picture of Shepperton Church as it was about twenty-five years ago, invoking nostalgia for its quaintness that has been replaced by modernity. It introduces the Rev. Amos Barton, a clergyman grappling with the challenges of his position and the complexities of his parishioners. Eliot sets the stage for the intertwining lives of the local farmers and villagers, showcasing their conversations and opinions about the clergyman's methods, highlighting both his shortcomings and endearingly earnest attempts to fulfill his pastoral duties. The narrative reveals a rich tapestry of character sketches that hint at the unfolding drama in the social fabric of this rural community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Eliot, George, 1819-1880
EBook No.: 17780
Published: Feb 16, 2006
Downloads: 346
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: Clergy -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.