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Set in the Gothic tradition, this novella unfolds through the letters of Anna Scherer, revealing a tale steeped in deception and distrust. It explores the oppressive nature of marriage and the limited rights of women, showcasing progressive feminist themes and a strong female lead. Originally published in 1861 in Dickens's journal, it is recognized for its ahead-of-its-time views and is often compared to Perrault's Bluebeard. The introduction by Molly Greeley adds contemporary insight to this classic work.
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The Grey Woman, Elizabeth Gaskell
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- The Grey Woman
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Elizabeth Gaskell
- Publisher
- Draft2digital
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 88
- ISBN13
- 9781486936229
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Classics, Short Stories, Horror, Horror Short Stories, Gothic, Victorian Era, Gothic Horror
- Rating
- 3.65 out of 5
- Description
- Set in the Gothic tradition, this novella unfolds through the letters of Anna Scherer, revealing a tale steeped in deception and distrust. It explores the oppressive nature of marriage and the limited rights of women, showcasing progressive feminist themes and a strong female lead. Originally published in 1861 in Dickens's journal, it is recognized for its ahead-of-its-time views and is often compared to Perrault's Bluebeard. The introduction by Molly Greeley adds contemporary insight to this classic work.