Cranford - Gaskell, Elizabeth
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A Masterpiece of Victorian Literature, Beautifully Illustrated by Hugh Thomson. Welcome to the quaint and charming world of Cranford, a small English village where the lives of its genteel residents are woven together in a tapestry of tradition, wit, and quiet resilience. Written by the beloved Victorian author Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, this book captures the essence of 19th-century rural life with a delightful blend of humor and keen social observation. The lively freshness of the writing makes it incredible that it was written in the 1850s. This special edition is a true collector's…mehr

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A Masterpiece of Victorian Literature, Beautifully Illustrated by Hugh Thomson. Welcome to the quaint and charming world of Cranford, a small English village where the lives of its genteel residents are woven together in a tapestry of tradition, wit, and quiet resilience. Written by the beloved Victorian author Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, this book captures the essence of 19th-century rural life with a delightful blend of humor and keen social observation. The lively freshness of the writing makes it incredible that it was written in the 1850s. This special edition is a true collector's treasure, featuring over 80 exquisite drawings by the renowned illustrator Hugh Thomson. Thomson's delicate and evocative illustrations bring Gaskell's characters and settings vividly to life, enhancing the reader's immersion into the delightful and sometimes poignant episodes of Cranford society. Join Miss Matty, Miss Pole, and their circle of friends as they navigate the challenges and joys of daily life, all while maintaining the decorum and propriety that define their world. It is simply a well-written, enjoyable read, and if you enjoy Eliot, Austen, Trollope-hesitate no more. Gaskell's masterful storytelling, coupled with Thomson's enchanting artwork, makes this edition of "Cranford" a timeless addition to any library. Discover the charm of Cranford, where every page is a doorway to a gentler, more graceful time.
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Elizabeth Gaskell, born in 1810 in Chelsea, London, was an influential English novelist and short story writer who captured Victorian society's diverse realities. Losing her mother at a young age, she was raised in Knutsford, Cheshire, where she found inspiration for her later works, especially her beloved novel Cranford. Her compassionate outlook on social issues was deeply influenced by her Unitarian upbringing and her husband, William Gaskell, a minister.Her writing career began with her novel Mary Barton in 1848, a response to the poverty and inequality she observed in Manchester. Gaskell's novels often focused on industrial England's struggles, as seen in North and South, where she portrayed class conflicts and the plight of factory workers. Her works offered a powerful lens on the changing social landscape of Victorian England, with a focus on humanizing the working class.Beyond her fiction, Gaskell was also a respected biographer, best known for her biography of her friend Charlotte Brontë. Her sensitive, yet candid portrayal in The Life of Charlotte Brontë helped shape Brontë's posthumous reputation, even as Gaskell discreetly omitted certain details to maintain her friend's privacy. Gaskell's legacy endures as a pioneering social realist who used storytelling to illuminate and challenge the norms of her time.