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Set against the backdrop of 19th-century England, the narrative explores the struggles of working-class families grappling with poverty and the quest for dignity. The story revolves around Mary Barton, a mill worker's daughter torn between the affections of two men: Henry Carson, the wealthy mill owner's son, and Jem Wilson, a devoted young laborer. Gaskell delves into themes of class disparity, love, and social justice, highlighting the stark contrasts between the lives of the affluent and the impoverished.
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Mary Barton, Elizabeth Gaskell
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Mary Barton
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Elizabeth Gaskell
- Publisher
- Norilana Books
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 492
- ISBN13
- 9781934648506
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of 19th-century England, the narrative explores the struggles of working-class families grappling with poverty and the quest for dignity. The story revolves around Mary Barton, a mill worker's daughter torn between the affections of two men: Henry Carson, the wealthy mill owner's son, and Jem Wilson, a devoted young laborer. Gaskell delves into themes of class disparity, love, and social justice, highlighting the stark contrasts between the lives of the affluent and the impoverished.