"Mrs. Gaskell" by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a biography that presents the story of a remarkable 19th-century female author celebrated for themes of social justice and depictions of poverty and industrial struggles. The book examines Mrs. Gaskell and her literary contributions, including celebrated novels like "Mary Barton" and "Cranford," with a focus on her empathy for those on the margins of society. It highlights her lasting effect and unique spot among authors like Charlotte Brontë and Charles Dickens because of her ability to connect with readers through socio-economic commentary. Her life experiences, particularly her early losses, had a deep effect on the book's portrayal of her literary works, celebrating Gaskell as both a writer of compelling stories and a compassionate person who aimed to uplift those affected by the tough conditions of the industrial era.
Mrs. Gaskell
By Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
Explore the life of a compassionate 19th-century author whose stories brought the struggles of the poor to life, earning her a unique place in literary history.
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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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