Adam Bede

Set against the backdrop of rural England in the early 19th century, George Eliot's 'Adam Bede' intricately weaves a tapestry of human emotion, moral dilemmas, and social portraiture. This novel exemplifies Eliot's masterful narrative technique, employing a rich, descriptive style and deep psychological insight into her characters. Through the lives of the eponymous carpenter and his love, the ethereal Hetty Sorrel, Eliot explores themes of passion, regret, and the impact of societal expectatio ...