Adam Bede: Novels of George Eliot V1 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162646671)

Adam Bede is the first novel in a series of novels by the renowned author George Eliot. The novel tells the story of Adam Bede, a carpenter who lives in a rural community in England. Adam is a hardworking and honest man who is deeply in love with a young woman named Hetty Sorrel. However, Hetty is not interested in Adam and instead falls for the charms of the local squire's son, Arthur Donnithorne. When Hetty becomes pregnant with Arthur's child, she is forced to confront the consequences of her actions, and Adam must decide whether to forgive her or turn his back on her. The novel explores themes of love, morality, and the complexities of human relationships in a rural community. Eliot's writing is known for its deep psychological insight and social commentary, making Adam Bede a classic work of English literature. This edition is the first volume in a series of novels by George Eliot.1875. With illustrations. Eliot is the pen name for Mary Ann, later Marian, Evans, English novelist. The Scenes of Clerical Life are her first works of fiction, three short stories originally appearing in Blackwood's. Adam Bede is her first full-length novel and established her reputation as a leading writer. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Eliot
ISBN-10: 1162646675
ISBN-13: 9781162646671
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 468
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.37lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 9.4
Point Value: 42
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 16702 / Adam Bede