Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

A Dark Night's Work (eBook, ePUB)

Unveiling the Consequences of Secrets in a Victorian Village

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell's 'A Dark Night's Work' is a gripping novel that delves into the themes of guilt, redemption, and the consequences of keeping dark secrets. Written in Gaskell's signature Victorian style, the book intricately weaves together elements of suspense and moral dilemmas, making it a compelling read for those interested in 19th-century literature. Set against the backdrop of a small English village, the novel explores the complexities of human nature and the impact of past actions on present lives. Gaskell's vivid descriptions and well-developed characters bring the narrative to life, engaging readers from start to finish. As a prominent figure in the Victorian literary scene, Gaskell's work reflects the societal concerns and moral values of her time. Her keen insight into human behavior and her ability to create thought-provoking narratives make 'A Dark Night's Work' a standout in her body of work. I highly recommend this novel to readers who enjoy exploring the psychological depths of the human experience and appreciate a well-crafted suspenseful plot.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 228
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664640222
• Artikelnr.: 58447506

Autorenporträt

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). Anthony Todd Thomson delivered her, and his sister Catherine eventually became Gaskell's stepmother. She was the youngest of eight children, and only she and her brother John survived infancy. 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.