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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 1st Chapter IV - Tom Is Expected

    The Mill on the Floss Book the 1st Chapter IV - Tom Is Expected
    Mar 29 2026
    In which a young girl’s rebellious spirit and tender affection intertwine as she eagerly awaits her brother’s return, while finding solace in the venerable mill and kind neighbours amidst domestic trials. The simple truths and small sorrows of rural life unfold gently through her innocent observations and earnest conversations.
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    15 mins
  • The Mill on the Floss Book the 1st Chapter III - Mr Riley Gives His Advice Concerning a School for Tom

    The Mill on the Floss Book the 1st Chapter III - Mr Riley Gives His Advice Concerning a School for Tom
    Mar 29 2026
    In which Mr Tulliver, with the resolute air of a man determined to secure his son’s future beyond the mill and fields, confides in the affable Mr Riley about his intention to place Tom at a proper school, stirring a tender and protective response in young Maggie. Mr Riley, blending good-natured officiousness with a dash of local knowledge, recommends the Reverend Stelling—an Oxford-educated clergyman whose genteel tutelage promises to refine Tom’s education and prepare him for the world’s perplexities.
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    38 mins
  • The Mill on the Floss Book the 1st Chapter I - Outside Dorlcote Mill

    The Mill on the Floss Book the 1st Chapter I - Outside Dorlcote Mill
    Mar 28 2026
    In which the broad and bustling Floss winds through a vivid landscape rich with the signs of rural industry and natural beauty, its waters mingling with the tides near the old town of St Ogg’s, while the sturdy presence of Dorlcote Mill stands peaceful and enduring by its lively stream. Here, the quiet charm of everyday country life unfolds—wagoners tending their horses, a little girl captivated by the mill-wheel, and the gentle blending of sound and sight that invites a contemplative pause by the riverside.
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    7 mins
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