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Title: Adam Bede
Note: Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger
Summary: "Adam Bede" by George Eliot is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the lives of several characters in the village of Hayslope, particularly the titular character, Adam Bede, a skilled carpenter whose strength and integrity are challenged by the complexities of love, family, and social dynamics. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Adam Bede in his workshop, showcasing the ambiance of village life and the camaraderie among workers. Adam is portrayed as a strong, honorable young man, who is both respected and admired. We also meet his brother Seth, who, while also physically robust, exhibits a gentler disposition. The narrative hints at deeper issues within their family, including Adam's conflict with his father over his alcoholism, as well as his growing feelings for Hetty Sorrel, a character who is foreshadowed to bring difficulties into his life. The opening chapters establish a rich setting and introduce themes of craftsmanship, social expectations, and personal struggle, laying the groundwork for the unfolding drama in their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Eliot, George, 1819-1880
EBook No.: 507
Published: Jan 21, 2006
Downloads: 1253
Language: English
Subject: Didactic fiction
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
Subject: Illegitimate children -- Fiction
Subject: Women clergy -- Fiction
Subject: Infanticide -- Fiction
Subject: Carpenters -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Adam Bede
Note: Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger
Summary: "Adam Bede" by George Eliot is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the lives of several characters in the village of Hayslope, particularly the titular character, Adam Bede, a skilled carpenter whose strength and integrity are challenged by the complexities of love, family, and social dynamics. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Adam Bede in his workshop, showcasing the ambiance of village life and the camaraderie among workers. Adam is portrayed as a strong, honorable young man, who is both respected and admired. We also meet his brother Seth, who, while also physically robust, exhibits a gentler disposition. The narrative hints at deeper issues within their family, including Adam's conflict with his father over his alcoholism, as well as his growing feelings for Hetty Sorrel, a character who is foreshadowed to bring difficulties into his life. The opening chapters establish a rich setting and introduce themes of craftsmanship, social expectations, and personal struggle, laying the groundwork for the unfolding drama in their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Eliot, George, 1819-1880
EBook No.: 507
Published: Jan 21, 2006
Downloads: 1253
Language: English
Subject: Didactic fiction
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
Subject: Illegitimate children -- Fiction
Subject: Women clergy -- Fiction
Subject: Infanticide -- Fiction
Subject: Carpenters -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.