Wives and Daughters - Gaskell, Elizabeth
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WIVES AND DAUGHTERS by Elizabeth Gaskell, originally serialized in Cornhill Magazine from 1864 to 1866, is one of her most popular works, a classic of British literature. Gaskell died just before finishing the novel, and it was completed by Frederick Greenwood. Earnest and young Molly Gibson is at the heart of the story of family relationships, family secrets, and unrequited love and longing, spanning Victorian middle class and genteel society. When her widower father decides to remarry, Molly gains a shallow stepmother and a beautiful and sparkling stepsister Cynthia who becomes her unwitting…mehr

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WIVES AND DAUGHTERS by Elizabeth Gaskell, originally serialized in Cornhill Magazine from 1864 to 1866, is one of her most popular works, a classic of British literature. Gaskell died just before finishing the novel, and it was completed by Frederick Greenwood. Earnest and young Molly Gibson is at the heart of the story of family relationships, family secrets, and unrequited love and longing, spanning Victorian middle class and genteel society. When her widower father decides to remarry, Molly gains a shallow stepmother and a beautiful and sparkling stepsister Cynthia who becomes her unwitting rival for the love of Roger Hamley, the younger son of the local squire.
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Elizabeth Gaskell was an influential English novelist and biographer born in 1810. She is best known for her vivid depictions of Victorian society, portraying the lives of both the impoverished and the affluent. Her works, such as Mary Barton and North and South, examine class struggles and social issues, offering a nuanced perspective on industrial England.In addition to her novels, Gaskell is renowned for writing The Life of Charlotte Brontë, the first biography of her friend and fellow novelist. This biography not only solidified her place in literary history but also showcased her ability to write with compassion and discretion. Throughout her life, Gaskell balanced her writing career with raising a family, making her achievements even more impressive.Her work often highlighted the lives of women and their roles within a changing society, and her novels continue to be adapted for television and film. Gaskell's writing remains celebrated for its moral insights, vivid characters, and portrayal of the complexities of human nature.