Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

Broschiertes Buch

Cranford

Beschreibung

In Cranford, Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell paints a charming and affectionate portrait of life in a small English village, where the social interactions and daily routines of its eccentric residents form the heart of the story. The novel primarily follows the lives of the town's elderly women, particularly Miss Matty and Miss Deborah Jenkyns, who navigate the challenges of widowhood, financial struggles, and changing times with dignity, humor, and grace. Gaskell's keen eye for detail and her deep empathy for her characters make Cranford a delightful exploration of community life. Filled with moments of quiet reflection, gentle humor, and touching emotion, Cranford is a celebration of the strength and resilience of women, offering readers a timeless glimpse into the bonds of friendship and the simple pleasures of everyday life.

Autor

Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, also known as Mrs Gaskell, was an English author, biographer, and short story writer. Her stories provide a vivid image of many levels of Victorian society, including the very impoverished. Her debut work, Mary Barton, was published in 1848. The first biography of Charlotte Bronte was The Life of Charlotte Bronte by Elizabeth Gaskell, published in 1857. In her biography, she wrote solely about the moral and sophisticated portions of Bronte's life; the rest she left out, concluding that some, more lurid aspects were better kept buried. Gaskell's best-known novels include Cranford (1851-1853), North and South (1854-1855), and Wives and Daughters (1864-1866), all of which were adapted for television by the BBC. Gaskell was born Elizabeth Cleghorn Stevenson on September 29, 1810, in Lindsey Row, Chelsea, London (now 93 Cheyne Walk). Her father, William Stevenson, a Unitarian from Berwick-upon-Tweed, was preacher at Failsworth, Lancashire, but resigned on ethical reasons. He traveled to London in 1806 with the aim of heading to India after being appointed private secretary to the Earl of Lauderdale, who would later become Governor General of India.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pharos Books Private Limited
• Seitenzahl: 206
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Oktober 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 298g
• ISBN-13: 9789358048360
• ISBN-10: 9358048360
• Artikelnr.: 72717531