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George Eliot
ISBN 9781857150599
Rs. 1,598.4
Random House
Adam Bede
Who it's for: Readers of classic literature and Victorian fiction
A story which evokes a bygone rural life, and is charged with a personal passion that intensifies the novel's outer dramas of seduction and betrayal and inner dramas of moral growth and redemption. Why You Should Read? Explores compelling themes of seduction, betrayal, moral growth, and redemption against a backdrop of bygone rural life. Features rich character development, immersing the reader in the lives and struggles of the characters. Showcases a unique narrative voice, offering a distinctive perspective on the story. Provides a window into the societal norms and values of 19th-century England through detailed storytelling. About the Author George Eliot is the pen name of Mary Ann Evans, a prominent English novelist, poet, journalist, translator, and editor of the Victorian era. She is known for her insightful psychological realism and examination of social issues. Eliot's novels, including 'Adam Bede,' are celebrated for their rich characterizations and deep exploration of moral dilemmas. Her works significantly contributed to the development of literary realism.
Highlights
- Set in bygone rural England
- Explores seduction, betrayal, moral growth, and redemption
- Rich character development
- Window into 19th-century societal norms
- By George Eliot, known for psychological realism
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What is the setting of Adam Bede?
The novel is set in rural England, evoking a bygone way of life.
What are the main themes?
The novel explores themes of seduction, betrayal, moral growth, and redemption.
Who is the author?
George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Ann Evans, a prominent Victorian novelist known for psychological realism.
What can readers expect from the writing style?
The novel features a unique narrative voice and rich character development, offering a distinctive perspective.




