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Introduction, Note on Text, Bibiolography, Notes
© Valentine Cunningham 1996
Chronology © Andrew Brown 1994

First published as a World's Classics paperback 1996
Reissued as an Oxford World's Classics paperback 1998

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Elliot, George, 1819-1880.

Adam Bede / George Elliot, edited with an introduction by
Valentine Cunningham
(Oxfords World's classics)

Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Midlands ( England)--Social life and customs--Fiction.
2. Working class--England--Midlands--Fiction. I. Cunningham,
Valentine. II. Title. III. Series.
PR4656.A1 1996 823'.8--dc20 95-40507

ISBN 0-19-283495-9 (pbk)

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