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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 18 MIN

Adam Bede Chapter 3 - After the Preaching

from The George Eliot Library · host George Eliot

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.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published 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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