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The George Eliot Library

The George Eliot Library

By: George Eliot
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The George Eliot Library invites listeners into the quiet company of one of England’s most observant storytellers, where the smallest choices of ordinary lives reveal uncommon depth. Through complete readings of George Eliot’s novels and tales, this podcast lingers among village streets, restless minds, and the tender bonds that shape human character. Unhurried and reflective, it offers a listening experience attuned to sympathy, moral insight, and the enduring beauty of thoughtful prose. A library of voices meant not merely to be heard, but to be understood.Public domain
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  • The Mill on the Floss Book the 3rd Chapter V - Tom Applies His Knife to the Oyster

    The Mill on the Floss Book the 3rd Chapter V - Tom Applies His Knife to the Oyster
    Apr 10 2026
    In which young Tom Tulliver seeks his uncle Deane’s counsel about finding employment amid the hardships wrought by his family’s misfortunes, confronting the sobering realities of his education and prospects. Torn between youthful ambition and the pressing demands of practical life, Tom faces the cold frankness of experienced counsel and the tender, conflicting affections within his home.
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    34 mins
  • The Mill on the Floss Book the 3rd Chapter IV - A Vanishing Gleam

    The Mill on the Floss Book the 3rd Chapter IV - A Vanishing Gleam
    Apr 10 2026
    In which the faint stirrings of consciousness in a once-rigid Mr Tulliver bring his family together around the old oak chest, evoking memories and unspoken concerns about debts and duties. The fragile moment of recognition is soon overshadowed by the heavy burden of impending loss and the sober reflections of those who must shoulder the future.
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    11 mins
  • The Mill on the Floss Book the 3rd Chapter III - Part ii The Family Council, cont'd

    The Mill on the Floss Book the 3rd Chapter III - Part ii The Family Council, cont'd
    Apr 9 2026
    In which a family’s financial troubles bring forth sharp differences of opinion and painful reflections on duty, honour, and the burdens of loyalty, as young Tom and Maggie confront relatives whose frugality and reproaches deepen the household’s distress. The arrival of their aunt Moss stirs conflicting concerns over debts and promises, revealing the complex ties that bind family amid misfortune.
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    25 mins
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