Gaskell Elizabeth
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English
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"Cranford" by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a literary gem that transports readers to the quaint and eccentric world of the fictional town of Cranford. With exquisite detail and keen social observations, Gaskell weaves a captivating tapestry that captures the charm, humor, and quiet resilience of a community dominated by its female residents.
Set in the early 19th century, the novel unfolds through the eyes of Mary Smith, an outsider drawn into...
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English
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First published in 1857, The Life of Charlotte Bronte presents an intimate portrait of the celebrated author through the eyes of Elizabeth Gaskell, a personal friend of Bronte’s and fellow trailblazer of Victorian-era literature. Drawing from hundreds of Bronte’s letters, Gaskell illuminates what she described as a "wild, sad life and the beautiful character that grew out of it."
Beginning with Bronte’s lonely childhood as a student at the...