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Publication of Adam Bede

When
1859
Where
United Kingdom
Part of
George Eliot publishes Adam Bede

George Eliot's first novel, Adam Bede, was published in 1859, correcting the legacy error of 1849.

Adam Bede was the first novel by George Eliot, published in 1859. It followed her earlier work in translation and journalism. The novel was well received, with reviews praising its quality and speculating on the author's gender.

Sources

  1. Adam Bede Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
  2. George Eliot Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25

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