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Scenes of Clerical Life

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340 pages
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12 hours

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Focusing on the lives of country parsons in nineteenth-century England, the novel presents three interconnected tales that explore themes of faith, morality, and human struggle. "The Sad Fortunes of the Reverend Amos Barton" highlights a preacher's personal tragedies that ultimately garner community compassion. "Mr. Gilfil's Love-Story" delves into the complexities of unrequited love and moral dilemmas faced by a young parson. The final story, "Janet's Repentance," portrays the tension between Anglicanism and Methodism, showcasing a minister's compassion for an abused wife amidst sectarian conflict.

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Scenes of Clerical Life, George Eliot

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