Adam Bede

George Eliot

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002

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George Eliot

Adam Bede

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002

Book Details

Pages

624

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre

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Period

Setting

Hayslope, England • 1790s

Topic

World History

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Super Short Summary

Adam Bede, a novel by George Eliot, explores the lives of individuals in a rural 19th-century English community. It focuses on a carpenter named Adam Bede, highlighting themes of love, morality, and social class. The story weaves through relationships, personal challenges, and the impact of choices on the characters' futures.

Contemplative

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Inspirational

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

4.0

26,978 ratings

66%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Review Roundup

George Eliot's Adam Bede is praised for its realistic depiction of rural life and strong character development. Critics appreciate Eliot's psychological insight and moral depth. However, some find its pacing slow and the narrative dense. Overall, the novel is valued for its detailed social commentary and rich prose.

Who Should Read Adam Bede?

A reader who enjoys Adam Bede likely appreciates richly detailed, character-driven narratives and exploration of 19th-century rural life. Fans of Thomas Hardy’s Tess of the d'Urbervilles or Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre might find similar satisfaction in Eliot’s portrayal of social dynamics and moral dilemmas.