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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 (Hardcover)
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
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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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Ruth (Paperback)
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
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Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
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Ruth (Hardcover)
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell; Contributions by Mint Editions
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Ruth is a young orphaned girl who works in a sweatshop. Mrs. Mason,
Ruth’s boss, runs the sweatshop in a respectable manner, earning
a sterling reputation among her employees and society. However, the
comfort and acclaim of Ruth’s job is threatened when she attends
a ball to repair any dresses that get torn during dancing. There,
she meets an aristocratic man named Henry Bellingham, who is
infamous for his immoral treatment of women and frivolous spending.
Ruth, however, is blinded by his charm, and after they have another
chance encounter, befriends the man. When they are spotted
together, Ruth’s reputation is at stake as rumors start to fly.
Worried about the gossip harming her sweatshop Mrs. Mason fires
Ruth, leaving her with nowhere to go. With no other viable options,
Ruth accepts Henry’s invitation to go to London. Now considered a
fallen woman, Ruth’s reputation seems to be in a state beyond
repair, though, while she stays with Henry, she is protected by his
privilege. Held to lower standards by society, Henry is slightly
looked down on, but his wealth and gender protects him from actual
consequence. Perhaps that is why he finds it so easy and acceptable
to leave Ruth, stranding her in Wales with a small allowance and
tarnished reputation. Hopeless and pregnant, Ruth slips into a deep
despair. It is only at the mercy of a kind local family, the
Benson’s, that Ruth is able to continue living. With their help,
Ruth creates a new alias and backstory to live under, and is able
to get a job and start to rebuild her social status. However, when
Henry makes a surprise return, and rumors start to grow once again,
Ruth must overcome illness and social disgrace to provide a better
life for her son, and for herself. With strong characterization and
themes of morality, gender, and sexuality in Victorian society,
Ruth by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell provides a compelling glimpse
into the hypocrisies of social expectations while depicting a
moving narrative that captures both the audience’s mind and
heart. This edition of Ruth by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is now
presented in an easy-to-read font and features a striking new cover
design. With these accommodations, modern audiences are provided a
lavish and accessible reading experience.
CURIOUS, IF TRUE: Strange Tales is a collection of five dark
Victorian tales of suspense, horror, mood and mystery by Elizabeth
Gaskell, published variously between 1852 and 1861.
Includes "The Old Nurse's Story," "The Poor Clare," "Lois The
Witch," "The Grey Woman," and "Curious, If True."
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell nee Stevenson (1810-1865), often
referred to simply as Mrs. Gaskell, was an English novelist and
short story writer during the Victorian era. She is perhaps best
known for her biography of Charlotte Bronte. Her novels offer a
detailed portrait of the lives of many strata of society, including
the very poor, and as such are of interest to social historians as
well as lovers of literature. She married William Gaskell, the
minister at Cross Street Unitarian Chapel in Manchester. They
settled in Manchester, where the industrial surroundings would
offer inspiration for her novels. Her first novel, Mary Barton: A
Tale of Manchester Life, was published anonymously in 1848. The
best known of her remaining novels are Cranford (1853), North and
South (1855), and Wives and Daughters (1866). She became popular
for her writing, especially her ghost story writing, aided by her
friend Charles Dickens, who published her work in his magazine
Household Words. Her other works include The Grey Woman (1865),
Lois the Witch and The Old Nurse's Story and Other Tales.
All set in 19th century England, Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell's The
Grey Woman and Other Tales feature thrilling tales of suspense and
morality. Disappearances follows the investigation of a case of six
men disappearing without a trace. Unsure whether to suspect a
runaway, foul play, or the supernatural the case unfolds to reveal
even more disappearances. Adopting a tone similar to a documentary,
Disappearances sheds light on the methods of Victorian detectives
in a time when DNA profiling was considered science fiction. The
eerie tone is lightened by Christmas Storms and Sunshine, a
heart-warming holiday tale of tolerance and positivity. Two
families find themselves at odds as they each run a newspaper for a
different political party, often trying to discredit the other.
This animosity is especially strong between the wives. However,
when one of their children fall ill, the wives team up to care for
the baby, nurturing a new relationship in the process. Finally, the
title story, The Grey Woman, tells a thrilling tale of murder and
narrow escapes. Primarily told through a letter, The Grey Woman
follows a young woman named Anna who was rushed into a terrible
marriage. Soon Anna discovers how horrible her husband is proving
the doubts she had before the she was pressured into the union.
When his murderous rage makes Anna a target, her handmaid, Amante
rushes to her safety. On the run and in disguise, Anna and Amante
work together to outsmart and overcome Anna's abusive and violent
husband. Exploring a variety of genres, The Grey Woman and Other
Tales is a thrilling collection of short fiction that remains to be
a testament to Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell's genius and talent.
While the narratives range from heart-pounding horrors to
heart-warming holiday tales, each story within The Grey Woman and
Other Tales feature a lesson of morality and raises reflective
questions that leaves the audience pondering long after the
narrative is finished. This edition of The Grey Woman and Other
Tales by the prolific and esteemed 19th century author, Elizabeth
Cleghorn Gaskell, features a new, eye-catching cover design and is
printed in a stylish font, making it both readable and modern.
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North and South (Hardcover)
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell; Contributions by Mint Editions
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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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Curious, If True (Paperback)
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell; Contributions by Mint Editions
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Featuring five works of short gothic fiction, Curious, If True
delivers peculiar stories that incite spine-chilling reactions.
Depicting a classic ghost tale, The Old Nurse's Story follows a
nurse named Hester as she tells a group of children about her
ancestry. The Poor Clare, depicts an intriguing narrative as a
pragmatic lawyer uses his position to investigate the records and
history of strange women said to have supernatural abilities. .
Primarily told through a letter, The Grey Woman follows a young
woman named Anna who was rushed into a terrible marriage. Soon Anna
discovers how horrible her husband is proving the doubts she had
before the she was pressured into the union. When his murderous
rage makes Anna a target, her handmaid, Amante rushes to her
safety. On the run and in disguise, Anna and Amante work together
to outsmart and overcome Anna's abusive and violent husband.
Depicting a change of scene, Lois the Witch features a compelling
and unexpected narrative set during the Salem Witch Trials.
Following a woman accused of witchcraft, Lois the Witch tells a
dark tale that leaves readers on the edge of their seats. Finally,
the title piece, Curious, If True reexamines fairy tales and folk
lore with a mysterious and dark lens, answering the question-what
happens after "happily ever after"? First each published separately
between the years of 1852-1861, the short works of fiction within
Curious, If True can be read as stand-alone pieces while still
working together to create a chilling tone and mood. Typically
known for her biographies and Victorian fiction depicting homelife,
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell breaks from her mold to deliver these
delightfully spooky stories. With intricate prose, strong
characterization, and compelling plots, Gaskell proves that her
merit extends across many genres, and that her work remains to be
applicable even to modern audiences. Now presented in an
easy-to-read font and featuring a stunning new cover design, this
edition of Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell's Curious, If True, is
catered to modern readers, updating the classic to be accessible
and conformed to contemporary standards while preserving the
original genius of the work.
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Sylvia's Lovers (Paperback)
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell; Contributions by Mint Editions
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Set in a coastal English town during the early phases of the
Napoleonic Wars in the 1790s, Sylvia's Lovers follows the
complicated love life of a young woman. Sylvia Robson lives a very
happy life with her parents on a farm. Her cousin, a kind but dull
Quaker man named Philip, loves her dearly, but Sylvia's heart is
captured by a handsome sailor named Charlie. As they grow closer,
Charlie and Sylvia become secretly engaged. However, when Charlie
is forced into enlisting in the Navy, he tells Philip, who
witnesses the event, about their engagement and asks him to give
Sylvia a message. Jealous and heartbroken, Philip decides not to
tell Sylvia what happened. After a while, Sylvia assumes that
Charlie's abrupt disappearance must mean that he had died. Filled
with sorrow, Philip helps Sylvia through her mourning. Thankful for
his support, Sylvia decides to marry Philip and together they have
a daughter. They live a happy life together until the inevitable
happens-Charlie returns. After hearing Charlie's story, Sylvia is
enraged and rejects Philip, kicking him out of their house. He
becomes desperate to redeem himself, though Sylvia is deeply hurt
by the manipulation and betrayal, feeling unable to forgive him.
However, as she reunites with Charlie, entertaining the idea of the
two living their life together as planned, something feels off.
Realizing that both she and Charlie have changed, Sylvia is
conflicted as her choices each feel wrong in different ways. As the
Napoleonic wars rage on, tensions grow as Sylvia tries to decide
between her lovers. Featuring beautiful and dramatic prose,
Sylvia's Lovers by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a powerful and
moving piece of literature. Though it is lesser known than some of
her other work, Gaskell's mastery shines through with the novel's
incredible heart and interesting and authentic depictions of
working-class characters. With themes of love and sacrifice,
Sylvia's Lovers continues to reach even modern-day audiences. This
edition of Sylvia's Lovers by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is now
presented in an easy-to-read font and features a striking new cover
design. With these accommodations, modern audiences are provided a
lavish and accessible reading experience.
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