George Eliot's Adam Bede
by Geoffrey Beevers
What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about the novel, with many praising its rich characterizations and deep humanity. Some find it beautifully insightful, offering a poignant look at life and society in Victorian England, while others criticize its slow pacing and lengthy descriptions. Overall, the novel is regarded as a classic, though not without its drawbacks.
Synopsis
In this rich and humorous portrayal of eighteenth-century rural life, Geoffrey Beevers remains true to George Eliot's original novel.
Adam Bede, a young carpenter of integrity, loves Hetty Sorrel, a pretty and self-centred dairymaid, who herself dreams of Arthur Donnithorne, the young squire.
Arthur cannot resist seducing her, and their passion has tragic consequences for the whole community.3 women, 3 men
Publication
George Eliot's Adam Bede is a adaptation play written by Geoffrey Beevers and published by Samuel French in London (1990).
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