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  • Adam Bede Chapter 2 - The Preaching - Part ii

    Adam Bede Chapter 2 - The Preaching - Part ii
    Feb 26 2026
    In which a gentle and humble village woman, moved by deep faith and simple eloquence, gathers her neighbours to hear a heartfelt sermon about the Gospel’s promise of mercy and love to the poor and lost. Her words stir quiet reflection and earnest emotion among the listeners, revealing the tender power of sincere conviction in a humble setting.
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    29 min
  • Adam Bede Chapter 3 - After the Preaching

    Adam Bede Chapter 3 - After the Preaching
    Feb 26 2026
    In which Seth Bede, a tender-hearted young carpenter, confides his earnest love and hopes of marriage to the devout and self-sacrificing Dinah, who gently but firmly reveals her unwavering dedication to her spiritual calling. Their tender parting, set amidst the tranquil fields and evening twilight, evokes the quiet solemnity of youthful love intertwined with profound religious faith, leaving Seth to wrestle with sorrowful yet patient resignation.
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    19 min
  • Adam Bede Chapter 2 - The Preaching - Part i

    Adam Bede Chapter 2 - The Preaching - Part i
    Feb 25 2026
    In which the quiet village of Hayslope is stirred by the unusual occurrence of a young woman preaching Methodism on the village Green, drawing together a curious assembly of townsfolk who regard the scene with a mix of suspicion, amusement, and mild indignation. Amidst the backdrop of gentle rural beauty and social stratification, visitors and locals alike observe the preacher's humble yet unselfconscious presence, setting the stage for the subtle interplay of character and custom.
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    31 min
  • Adam Bede Chapter 1 - The Workshop

    Adam Bede Chapter 1 - The Workshop
    Feb 25 2026
    In which we are introduced to the industrious Adam Bede and his brother Seth, sculpting their daily lives amidst the honest labours and friendly banter of a carpenter’s workshop in the village of Hayslope. Their differing temperaments gently unfold, as Adam’s respect for work and quiet faith contrasts with Seth’s lighter humour and Methodist leanings, all shaded by the simple rhythms of rural existence.
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    24 min
  • Adam Bede Chapter 5 - The Rector - Part i

    Adam Bede Chapter 5 - The Rector - Part i
    Feb 28 2026
    In which a rainy morning at Broxton Parsonage reveals the genteel but somewhat faded dignity of the Irwine family, and the vicar, Mr. Irwine, receives news from the parish clerk about unsettling religious stirrings and local troubles stirring in the village of Hayslope. We witness the interplay of social roles and characters as the young squire, Arthur Donnithorne, arrives amid discussions that hint at deeper concerns beneath the rural calm.
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    20 min
  • Adam Bede Chapter 5 - The Rector - Part ii

    Adam Bede Chapter 5 - The Rector - Part ii
    Feb 28 2026
    In which we accompany a group of well-known local gentlemen and ladies through their familiar but quietly varied concerns, from woodland management and neighbourly disputes to family health struggles and genteel manners. With gentle observation, the narrative reveals the subtle complexities of character and circumstance that shade even the most seemingly ordinary lives against the tranquil backdrop of village and parish.
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    29 min
  • Adam Bede Chapter 4 - Home and its Sorrows - Part ii

    Adam Bede Chapter 4 - Home and its Sorrows - Part ii
    Feb 27 2026
    In which Adam Bede labours steadfastly through a long night to complete a solemn task amid the quiet solace of his humble home, wrestling with thoughts of family duty and the burdens laid upon him. The morning breaks with an ominous sign and a heavy discovery that summons the brothers to confront a profound and sorrowful moment together.
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    21 min
  • Adam Bede Chapter 4 - Home and its Sorrows - Part i

    Adam Bede Chapter 4 - Home and its Sorrows - Part i
    Feb 27 2026
    In which a loving mother, Lisbeth, anxiously watches her eldest son Adam work late into the evening, troubled by his father’s absence and her son’s growing frustration as he strives to fulfil a pressing promise. The household’s quiet tensions reveal the gentle burdens of duty, family love, and unspoken resentments that bind and test them in their humble rural life.
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    24 min