Episodes

  • 050 - Book 6 Chapter 50 In the Cottage

    050 - Book 6 Chapter 50 In the Cottage
    Feb 23 2026
    Adam Bede, the inaugural novel by George Eliot—pseudonym of the esteemed Mary Ann Evans—was published in 1859 and has captivated readers ever since. Despite her scholarly acclaim, Evans chose to publish this work under a pen name, allowing her literary voice to resonate with broader audiences. Set in the fictional village of Hayslope in 1799, the novel intricately weaves the lives of four compelling characters caught in a tumultuous love triangle. The story unfolds around the beautiful yet impulsive Hetty Sorrel, her seducer, Captain Arthur Donnithorne, the devoted Adam Bede who loves her in silence, and Dinah Morris, Hettys cousin and a passionate Methodist lay preacher. This classic remains a staple in the study of 19th-century English literature, exploring themes of love, morality, and social expectations.
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    24 mins
  • 049 - Book 6 Chapter 49 At the Hall Farm

    049 - Book 6 Chapter 49 At the Hall Farm
    Feb 22 2026
    Adam Bede, the inaugural novel by George Eliot—pseudonym of the esteemed Mary Ann Evans—was published in 1859 and has captivated readers ever since. Despite her scholarly acclaim, Evans chose to publish this work under a pen name, allowing her literary voice to resonate with broader audiences. Set in the fictional village of Hayslope in 1799, the novel intricately weaves the lives of four compelling characters caught in a tumultuous love triangle. The story unfolds around the beautiful yet impulsive Hetty Sorrel, her seducer, Captain Arthur Donnithorne, the devoted Adam Bede who loves her in silence, and Dinah Morris, Hettys cousin and a passionate Methodist lay preacher. This classic remains a staple in the study of 19th-century English literature, exploring themes of love, morality, and social expectations.
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    27 mins
  • 048 - Book 5 Chapter 48 Another Meeting in the Wood

    048 - Book 5 Chapter 48 Another Meeting in the Wood
    Feb 21 2026
    Adam Bede, the inaugural novel by George Eliot—pseudonym of the esteemed Mary Ann Evans—was published in 1859 and has captivated readers ever since. Despite her scholarly acclaim, Evans chose to publish this work under a pen name, allowing her literary voice to resonate with broader audiences. Set in the fictional village of Hayslope in 1799, the novel intricately weaves the lives of four compelling characters caught in a tumultuous love triangle. The story unfolds around the beautiful yet impulsive Hetty Sorrel, her seducer, Captain Arthur Donnithorne, the devoted Adam Bede who loves her in silence, and Dinah Morris, Hettys cousin and a passionate Methodist lay preacher. This classic remains a staple in the study of 19th-century English literature, exploring themes of love, morality, and social expectations.
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    24 mins
  • 047 - Book 5 Chapter 47 The Last Moment

    047 - Book 5 Chapter 47 The Last Moment
    Feb 20 2026
    Adam Bede, the inaugural novel by George Eliot—pseudonym of the esteemed Mary Ann Evans—was published in 1859 and has captivated readers ever since. Despite her scholarly acclaim, Evans chose to publish this work under a pen name, allowing her literary voice to resonate with broader audiences. Set in the fictional village of Hayslope in 1799, the novel intricately weaves the lives of four compelling characters caught in a tumultuous love triangle. The story unfolds around the beautiful yet impulsive Hetty Sorrel, her seducer, Captain Arthur Donnithorne, the devoted Adam Bede who loves her in silence, and Dinah Morris, Hettys cousin and a passionate Methodist lay preacher. This classic remains a staple in the study of 19th-century English literature, exploring themes of love, morality, and social expectations.
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    3 mins
  • 046 - Book 5 Chapter 46 The Hours of Suspense

    046 - Book 5 Chapter 46 The Hours of Suspense
    Feb 19 2026
    Adam Bede, the inaugural novel by George Eliot—pseudonym of the esteemed Mary Ann Evans—was published in 1859 and has captivated readers ever since. Despite her scholarly acclaim, Evans chose to publish this work under a pen name, allowing her literary voice to resonate with broader audiences. Set in the fictional village of Hayslope in 1799, the novel intricately weaves the lives of four compelling characters caught in a tumultuous love triangle. The story unfolds around the beautiful yet impulsive Hetty Sorrel, her seducer, Captain Arthur Donnithorne, the devoted Adam Bede who loves her in silence, and Dinah Morris, Hettys cousin and a passionate Methodist lay preacher. This classic remains a staple in the study of 19th-century English literature, exploring themes of love, morality, and social expectations.
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    15 mins
  • 045 - Book 5 Chapter 45 In the Prison

    045 - Book 5 Chapter 45 In the Prison
    Feb 18 2026
    Adam Bede, the inaugural novel by George Eliot—pseudonym of the esteemed Mary Ann Evans—was published in 1859 and has captivated readers ever since. Despite her scholarly acclaim, Evans chose to publish this work under a pen name, allowing her literary voice to resonate with broader audiences. Set in the fictional village of Hayslope in 1799, the novel intricately weaves the lives of four compelling characters caught in a tumultuous love triangle. The story unfolds around the beautiful yet impulsive Hetty Sorrel, her seducer, Captain Arthur Donnithorne, the devoted Adam Bede who loves her in silence, and Dinah Morris, Hettys cousin and a passionate Methodist lay preacher. This classic remains a staple in the study of 19th-century English literature, exploring themes of love, morality, and social expectations.
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    28 mins
  • 044 - Book 5 Chapter 44 Arthur's Return

    044 - Book 5 Chapter 44 Arthur's Return
    Feb 17 2026
    Adam Bede, the inaugural novel by George Eliot—pseudonym of the esteemed Mary Ann Evans—was published in 1859 and has captivated readers ever since. Despite her scholarly acclaim, Evans chose to publish this work under a pen name, allowing her literary voice to resonate with broader audiences. Set in the fictional village of Hayslope in 1799, the novel intricately weaves the lives of four compelling characters caught in a tumultuous love triangle. The story unfolds around the beautiful yet impulsive Hetty Sorrel, her seducer, Captain Arthur Donnithorne, the devoted Adam Bede who loves her in silence, and Dinah Morris, Hettys cousin and a passionate Methodist lay preacher. This classic remains a staple in the study of 19th-century English literature, exploring themes of love, morality, and social expectations.
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    19 mins
  • 043 - Book 5 Chapter 43 The Verdict

    043 - Book 5 Chapter 43 The Verdict
    Feb 16 2026
    Adam Bede, the inaugural novel by George Eliot—pseudonym of the esteemed Mary Ann Evans—was published in 1859 and has captivated readers ever since. Despite her scholarly acclaim, Evans chose to publish this work under a pen name, allowing her literary voice to resonate with broader audiences. Set in the fictional village of Hayslope in 1799, the novel intricately weaves the lives of four compelling characters caught in a tumultuous love triangle. The story unfolds around the beautiful yet impulsive Hetty Sorrel, her seducer, Captain Arthur Donnithorne, the devoted Adam Bede who loves her in silence, and Dinah Morris, Hettys cousin and a passionate Methodist lay preacher. This classic remains a staple in the study of 19th-century English literature, exploring themes of love, morality, and social expectations.
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    18 mins