{ "item_title" : "Adam Bede", "item_author" : [" George Eliot "], "item_description" : "Adam Bede is a novel written by George Eliot, originally published in 1859. The story is set in the rural English countryside during the 18th century and follows the lives of a group of characters, with a particular focus on the titular character, Adam Bede. Adam is a carpenter and a hardworking, honest man who is deeply in love with a young woman named Hetty Sorrel. However, Hetty is more interested in a wealthy young farmer named Arthur Donnithorne, who is engaged to another woman.As the story unfolds, we see Adam struggle with his feelings for Hetty and his loyalty to his friend Arthur, who is also his employer. Meanwhile, Hetty's infatuation with Arthur leads her down a dangerous path, and she makes a series of terrible choices that have tragic consequences for herself and those around her.Alongside the central love triangle, the novel explores themes of class, religion, and the changing social landscape of rural England. Eliot's writing is known for its realism and attention to detail, and Adam Bede is no exception. The characters are vividly drawn, and the descriptions of the countryside and rural life are rich and immersive.Overall, Adam Bede is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in 18th century England.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1889 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers3.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/49/809/748/1498097480_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "40.95", "online_price" : "40.95", "our_price" : "40.95", "club_price" : "40.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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