"Round the Sofa; vol. 2" by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a compilation of stories from the Victorian era that examines the intricate webs of human connections, moral uncertainties, and societal biases. The collection opens with a literary gathering where narratives and social critique are woven together, setting the stage for exploring various injustices. The initial focus is on Mr. Dawson's paper about the Cagots, a historically oppressed group in France, which highlights the deep-seated discrimination they faced and introduces an atmosphere of social examination. This beginning prepares readers for later tales, such as “The Doom of the Griffiths,” which explores themes of familial heritage, tragedy, and folklore, all while continuing to spotlight human nature and the problems of society during that time.
Round the Sofa; vol. 2
By Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
Prejudice and destiny collide in a world of social commentary, weaving tales of marginalized people and families haunted by the past.
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About the AuthorElizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, often referred to as Mrs Gaskell, was an English novelist, biographer, and short story writer. Her novels offer a detailed portrait of the lives of many strata of Victorian society, including the very poor. Her first novel, Mary Barton, was published in 1848. Gaskell's The Life of Charlotte Brontë, published in 1857, was the first biography of Charlotte Brontë. In this biography, she wrote only of the moral, sophisticated things in Brontë's life; the rest she omitted, deciding certain, more salacious aspects were better kept hidden. Among Gaskell's best known novels are Cranford (1851–1853), North and South (1854–1855), and Wives and Daughters (1864–1866), all of which were adapted for television by the BBC.
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, often referred to as Mrs Gaskell, was an English novelist, biographer, and short story writer. Her novels offer a detailed portrait of the lives of many strata of Victorian society, including the very poor. Her first novel, Mary Barton, was published in 1848. Gaskell's The Life of Charlotte Brontë, published in 1857, was the first biography of Charlotte Brontë. In this biography, she wrote only of the moral, sophisticated things in Brontë's life; the rest she omitted, deciding certain, more salacious aspects were better kept hidden. Among Gaskell's best known novels are Cranford (1851–1853), North and South (1854–1855), and Wives and Daughters (1864–1866), all of which were adapted for television by the BBC.
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