George Eliot's Adam Bede: "We hands folks over to God's mercy, and show none ourselves."

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Set in the tumultuous landscape of Loamshire, the story unfolds around Dinah Morris, a devoted Methodist preacher who spurns Seth Bede for her faith. Adam Bede, also rejected, faces heartbreak as Hetty Sorrel, a naive dairymaid, becomes infatuated with the charming Arthur Donnithorne. The intertwined lives of these characters lead to intense passions and tragic outcomes, including rivalry, an unplanned pregnancy, and a woman's desperate actions. George Eliot weaves a compelling narrative that explores the complexities of love and morality.