"Sylvia's Lovers — Volume 2" by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell recounts the happenings of unrequited love during the 1800s. It is a story about Sylvia Robson, who finds herself amid conflicting emotions with two suitors' pursuit of her heart: Charley Kinraid, a dashing seafarer, and Philip Hepburn, a man of steadiness. It looks at the impact of class, love, and the difficult choices people make, especially when society has set expectations and personal desires. The book highlights Philip's tangled feelings of appreciation and concern for Sylvia, along with his jealousy. The friendly banter between Sylvia and Kinraid shows her growing admiration for him, which clashes with Philip's serious nature and wish to keep her safe. The narrative, with its detailed descriptions of everyday life and fights, explores the theme of societal pressures.
Sylvia's Lovers — Volume 2
By Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
In a world dictated by societal norms, a young woman navigates the treacherous waters of love, torn between a passionate sailor and a steadfast, reliable gentleman.
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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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