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Cranford (Paperback)
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell; Adapted by Laura Turner
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Ruth (Paperback)
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
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Cranford (Paperback)
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
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Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell (1810-1865) was an English novelist and
short story writer during the Victorian era. Much of her childhood
was spent in Cheshire, in Knutsford, a town she would immortalise
as Cranford.
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell (1810-1865) was an English novelist and
short story writer during the Victorian era. Much of her childhood
was spent in Cheshire, in Knutsford, a town she would immortalise
as Cranford.
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Cranford (Hardcover)
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
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R636
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Discovery Miles 5 230
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Cranford (Paperback)
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell; Contributions by Mint Editions
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Set in a small English town during the 19th century, Cranford
depicts the lives of women, centering on the elderly, the widowed,
and the unmarried. The social expectations and customs of Cranford
are mostly enforced by three older women. Rowena Fowler is a
wealthy woman who takes pride in her luxury items and has outlived
all of her kin. Betsy Barker is a sweet, but a bit odd lady who has
a pet cow that she loves so dearly that she sews pajamas for the
animal. Deborah Jenkyns possesses the most social power. While the
other two ladies help her police other townspeople, Deborah is the
one who establishes the norms and customs that the town is expected
to abide by. The town have more or less agreed to the standards
these leading ladies set, which has set a balanced dynamic in
Cranford. With vigorous gossip and a close-knit community, Cranford
is a picturesque rural town. However, Cranford is shaken when a new
family moves into town. Captain Brown and his two daughters
unknowingly challenge Cranford's rules soon after they arrive.
First, Captain Brown openly admits that he is poor. Traditionally,
he is expected to keep up appearances to appear well-off, but
Captain Brown, who is unfamiliar with such a custom freely admits
his financial troubles. Next, he disagrees with Deborah over who is
the best author of the time, which Deborah sees as a personal
attack. As the town of Cranford witnesses every quirk and flaw of
the Brown family, tearing them apart with gossip, they notice
something else too. Captain Brown is an incredibly kind man, who
makes homemade gifts and emphatically listens to others. This
glowing virtue paired with all of Brown's social inadequacies
challenge the town of Cranford like never before, forcing the
townspeople to decide what merits really matter. Told through a
series of satirical sketches, Cranford provides an intimate
narrative that allows readers to experience the life and people of
the 19th century, especially the women. Often excluded from
narratives, Gaskell has created strong and memorable female
characters, giving the women a well-deserved spotlight. Filled with
humor and sentiment, Cranford is a tranquil and fun read. This
edition of Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell's Cranford is printed in a
modern font and features an eye-catching cover design, creating an
assessible reading experience for a contemporary audience.
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North and South (Hardcover)
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell; Contributions by Mint Editions
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Discovery Miles 5 880
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When her father has a crisis of conscious, Margaret Hale's life is
turned upside down. Because her parents decide to move away from
southern London, Margaret must leave behind the tranquil, rural
life she's always known to settle in an industrial town called
Milton. Though she does her best to assimilate, Margaret cannot
help but feel trapped and hopeless in Milton, as she witnesses the
brutal effects industrialization has on the environment and the
individual. Used to fresh air and open spaces, Margaret notices the
stark difference between her country home and Milton. While the air
feels thick and the streets feel too crowded, Margaret's compassion
is captured by the plight of the lower classes. Befriending many
poor laborers, Margaret learns of the unsafe conditions they work
in, while they are making pennies on the boss's dollar. While
Margaret witnesses and supports her friends as they navigate toxic
employer and worker relationships, she becomes involved in their
struggles and gradually begins to brainstorm solutions. But when
she meets John Thornton, a newly rich cotton mill owner, Margaret's
loyalty is tested. Initially clashing with John because of his
occupation and his opinions on workers, Margaret begins to slowly
develop strong feelings for John, avoiding him when she can out of
respect for her underprivileged working friends. But as tensions
grow in Milton, Margaret realizes that she cannot hide from John
forever, and that she must navigate her intense feelings for the
man; is it contempt, or something more? With themes of class,
social norms, and clashes between rural and urban environments,
North and South is a sophisticated romance novel. Through the use
of strong central characters and the set to the backdrop of the
industrial revolution, Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell defies the
tradition of romance, and portrayed topics left unexplored by other
women of her time. First published in 1854, North and South
features an entertaining narrative while providing valuable insight
on the life and society of the 19th century Industrial Revolution
in England. This edition of Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell's North and
South is printed in a modern font and features a new, eye-catching
cover design, making it both contemporary and accessible.
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North and South (Paperback)
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R414
Discovery Miles 4 140
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When her father has a crisis of conscious, Margaret Hale's life is
turned upside down. Because her parents decide to move away from
southern London, Margaret must leave behind the tranquil, rural
life she's always known to settle in an industrial town called
Milton. Though she does her best to assimilate, Margaret cannot
help but feel trapped and hopeless in Milton, as she witnesses the
brutal effects industrialization has on the environment and the
individual. Used to fresh air and open spaces, Margaret notices the
stark difference between her country home and Milton. While the air
feels thick and the streets feel too crowded, Margaret's compassion
is captured by the plight of the lower classes. Befriending many
poor laborers, Margaret learns of the unsafe conditions they work
in, while they are making pennies on the boss's dollar. While
Margaret witnesses and supports her friends as they navigate toxic
employer and worker relationships, she becomes involved in their
struggles and gradually begins to brainstorm solutions. But when
she meets John Thornton, a newly rich cotton mill owner, Margaret's
loyalty is tested. Initially clashing with John because of his
occupation and his opinions on workers, Margaret begins to slowly
develop strong feelings for John, avoiding him when she can out of
respect for her underprivileged working friends. But as tensions
grow in Milton, Margaret realizes that she cannot hide from John
forever, and that she must navigate her intense feelings for the
man; is it contempt, or something more? With themes of class,
social norms, and clashes between rural and urban environments,
North and South is a sophisticated romance novel. Through the use
of strong central characters and the set to the backdrop of the
industrial revolution, Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell defies the
tradition of romance, and portrayed topics left unexplored by other
women of her time. First published in 1854, North and South
features an entertaining narrative while providing valuable insight
on the life and society of the 19th century Industrial Revolution
in England. This edition of Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell's North and
South is printed in a modern font and features a new, eye-catching
cover design, making it both contemporary and accessible.
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