This e-book presents the works of this famous and brilliant writer: - North and South - Wives and Daughters - Cranford - Mary Barton - Ruth - The Life of Charlotte Brontë - The Doom of the Griffiths - Cousin Phillis - My Lady Ludlow - Curious, if True - The Poor Clare - Sylvia's Lovers — The Grey Woman and other Tales - Round the Sofa - The Life of Charlotte Brontë - Half a Life-Time Ago - Lizzie Leigh - The Half-Brothers - The Moorland Cottage - An Accursed Race - A Dark Night's Work - Sylvia's Lovers - Mrs. Gaskell etc. Discover the Timeless Brilliance of Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell Step into the world of Victorian England with the Collected Works of Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. This comprehensive collection brings together the masterpieces of one of the most influential writers of the 19th century, offering a profound exploration of society, class, and human emotion. Why You Shouldn't Miss This Collection: - Rich Narratives: Dive into the compelling stories of North and South, Cranford, and Wives and Daughters. Gaskell's intricate plots and vivid characters will captivate your imagination. - Social Commentary: Experience the detailed portrayal of Victorian society, from the struggles of the working class in Mary Barton to the genteel life in Cranford. Gaskell's keen observations provide a window into the past. - Literary Excellence: Admire the eloquent prose and masterful storytelling that have cemented Gaskell's place in literary history. Her works are not just stories but timeless pieces of art. - Diverse Genres: Enjoy a variety of genres, including novels, short stories, and biographies. This collection includes her famous biography of Charlotte Brontë, offering a unique perspective on another literary giant. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to her works, the Collected Works of Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a treasure trove of literary brilliance. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of her writing and discover why Gaskell remains a beloved author to this day. Get your copy today and embark on a journey through the heart of Victorian England! The Collected Works of Elizabeth Gaskell, Illustrated.
Cranford is a witty portrait of small town life in early-Victorian England. The story unfolds through the eyes of Mary Smith, a young woman who observes the comedic struggles of two middle aged sisters in their efforts to maintain a level of refined dignity amid poverty.Cranford is one of the better-known novels of the 19th-century English writer Elizabeth Gaskell. It was first published, irregularly, in eight instalments, between December 1851 and May 1853, in the magazine Household Words, which was edited by Charles Dickens. It was then published, with minor revision, in book form in 1853.In the years following Elizabeth Gaskell's death the novel became immensely popular.
Based on Elizabeth Gaskell novels, this book follows the small absurdities and major tragedies in the lives of the people of Cranford during one extraordinary year.
Cranford is a witty portrait of small town life in early-Victorian England. The story unfolds through the eyes of Mary Smith, a young woman who observes the comedic struggles of two middle aged sisters in their efforts to maintain a level of refined dignity amid poverty.
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell (née Stevenson; 29 September 1810 - 12 November 1865), often referred to as Mrs Gaskell, was an English novelist, biographer, and short story writer. Her novels offer a detailed portrait of the lives of many strata of Victorian society, including the very poor, and are of interest to social historians as well as lovers of literature. Her first novel, Mary Barton, was published in 1848. Gaskell's The Life of Charlotte Brontë, published in 1857, was the first biography of Brontë. In this biography, she only wrote of the moral, sophisticated things in Brontë's life, the rest she left out, deciding that certain, more salacious aspects were better kept hidden. Among Gaskell's best known novels are Cranford (1851-53), North and South (1854-55), and Wives and Daughters (1865), each having been adapted for television by the BBC...A Dark Night's Work is an 1863 novel by Elizabeth Gaskell. It was first published serially in Charles Dickens's magazine All the Year Round. The word "dark" was added to the original title by Dickens against Gaskell's wishes. Dickens felt that the altered title would be more striking.SynopsisThe story centers on a country lawyer, Edward Wilkins, and his daughter Ellinor. Edward has an artistic and literary personality, unsuited to his social position as the son of a successful lawyer who takes over his father's practice in the provincial town of Hamley. His legal representation of the local gentry and nobility leads him to try fitting into their social circles, only to be mocked and treated with derision. He develops a drinking problem and spends more money than he can afford to in his attempts to be an equal to his clients. His bad habits lead to problems in his business, and Edward is forced to take on a junior partner named Mr. Dunster.At the same time, Ellinor becomes engaged to a young upcoming country gentleman named Ralph Corbet. Corbet initiates the engagement partly through love of Ellinor and partly because of a promise of money from Edward. Edward continues to drink and overspend, leading to a confrontation with Mr. Dunster. In the heat of the argument, Edward strikes Mr. Dunster, killing him. Ellinor and a family servant named Dixon help Edward to bury the body in their flower garden.Ellinor soon tells Ralph that a possible disgrace hangs over her. Ralph questions Edward about this, and Edward insults him in a drunken tirade. Ralph dissolves his engagement to Ellinor because of this, and because he regrets forming an engagement to someone who offers no opportunity of helping him advance in society. He later marries into the nobility and becomes a judge. Edward drinks himself to death and Ellinor moves to a distant town, East Chester, after the Wilkins's home Ford Bank is rented out in order to provide Ellinor with a living. Dixon remains as a servant to watch over the home and property where the body is buried. The secret goes unknown for about 15 years until the body is dug up during the construction of a railroad. Dixon is arrested for the murder and later convicted by Ralph, who acts as the judge in the case. Ellinor then tells Ralph the truth, and Dixon is pardoned. She returns to East Chester and marries a local clergyman, Canon Livingstone, who she had known in her youth, and has two children with him.....
Cousin Phillis, by Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell - Akasha Classics, AkashaPublishing.Com - Elizabeth Gaskell's celebrated story, Cousin Phillis, is an understated yet moving look at how our lives can entwine with those around us. Paul Manning is celebrating being independent for the first time in his life, with his new lodgings and a new job on the railroad. Out of an obligation to his mother he visits the Holmans, cousins who live nearby. He befriends Phillis - the shy, graceful daughter of the family - and introduces her to his coworker Holdsworth, thus affecting Phillis's life in ways he could not have foreseen. A Victorian writer whose work often focused on the people who others ignored, Elizabeth Gaskell's masterfully written prose continues to entertain today. This powerful novella, written when she had fully matured as a writer, has been called the most perfect story in English.
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