Adam Bede

Adam Bede, the carpenter, felt that life was good. His work prospered; the rich young squire, Arthur Donnithorne, was his friend and patron. Rarest of all Heaven's blessings, he had a sweeth... Read allAdam Bede, the carpenter, felt that life was good. His work prospered; the rich young squire, Arthur Donnithorne, was his friend and patron. Rarest of all Heaven's blessings, he had a sweetheart, Hetty Sorrel. Suddenly his dream was shattered; passing through the wood, he saw Het... Read allAdam Bede, the carpenter, felt that life was good. His work prospered; the rich young squire, Arthur Donnithorne, was his friend and patron. Rarest of all Heaven's blessings, he had a sweetheart, Hetty Sorrel. Suddenly his dream was shattered; passing through the wood, he saw Hetty yielding her lips to Arthur. It was one of many clandestine meetings, he learned, after... Read all