The Doom of the Griffiths

Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, a prominent Victorian novelist, intricately portrayed the lives of various societal classes, particularly the impoverished, making her work significant for both literary enthusiasts and social historians. Her marriage to a Unitarian minister in Manchester deeply influenced her writing, with the industrial backdrop serving as a rich source of inspiration. Notable works include her debut, Mary Barton, and acclaimed novels such as Cranford, North and South, and Wives and Daughters, which explore themes of class, gender, and social change.