Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

A Dark Night's Work (eBook, ePUB)

Unveiling the Consequences of Secrets in a Victorian Village

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell's novella, "A Dark Night's Work," the reader is drawn into a nuanced exploration of moral ambiguity and the complexities of human relationships. Set against a backdrop of Victorian England, Gaskell employs a richly descriptive style, interweaving dialogue and character introspection to illuminate the psychological struggles of her protagonists. The narrative centers on a young woman forced to navigate the treacherous waters of guilt and remorse after a tragic accident, deftly addressing themes of duty, accountability, and societal expectations, all of which are hallmarks of Gaskell'Äôs literary oeuvre. Gaskell, known for her keen social commentary and compassion for the struggles of the working class, drew inspiration from her own experiences as a writer and social observer during a time of great change. Her background, which included a blend of personal hardships and engagement with various social issues, informs the emotional depth and ethical conflicts present in this work. Gaskell's empathetic approach toward her characters allows readers to explore the shades of gray in the moral landscape. This novella is highly recommended for readers interested in Victorian literature and those intrigued by stories that confront the ethical dilemmas inherent in human existence. With its engaging prose and profound themes, "A Dark Night's Work" offers both literary enrichment and an opportunity for reflection on the darker sides of human nature.

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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.