Elizabeth Gaskell was a Victorian-era English novelist and short story writer. Her novels offer a detailed portrait of the lives of many strata of society, including the very poor, making them of interest to social historians as well as lovers of literature. She is known for her insightful depictions of social issues and everyday life, capturing the nuances of human experience with keen observation.
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As far as she could see, her life was ordained to be lonely, and she must subdue her nature to her life, and, if possible, bring the two into harmony. When she could employ herself in fiction, all was comparatively well. The characters were her companions in the quiet hours, which she spent utterly alone, unable often to stir out of doors for many days together.
Set during the Industrial Revolution in Manchester, the novel follows Mary Barton, a young woman from a struggling working-class family. As she navigates a love triangle between Jem Wilson, a factory worker, and Henry Carson, the wealthy factory owner's son, Mary faces the harsh realities of poverty and class conflict. When her father is accused of murder amidst a labor dispute, she must confront issues of justice and social inequality. Gaskell's vivid portrayal of the era and complex characters highlight the struggles of the working class, making it a poignant commentary on the time.
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Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell née 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 Brontë. 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.
Set in a provincial town in the early 19th century, 'Wives and Daughters', Elizabeth Gaskell's last novel, is a subtle representation of historical change explored in human terms.
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An omnibus edition that includes Elizabeth Gaskell's classic novel Cranford, which is a comic portrait of the lives of Cranford's genteel female inhabitants, as well as a novella and a short story. It presents poignant portraits of early Victorian country village life.