"The Grey Woman and Other Tales" by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a collection of short stories that explores themes of societal pressures, internal suffering, and the fight for independence, exemplified in the opening story, "The Grey Woman," which focuses on Anna Scherer, a woman scarred by a history of fear and control. The beginning of "The Grey Woman" unfolds during a summer storm at a mill along the Neckar river, where guests, including the main character, are welcomed by miller Scherer. They learn of Anna, a striking yet sorrowful ancestor who became known as the Grey Woman after her color drained from fright. The initial part showcases her restrictive home life and the ominous presence of her husband, M. de la Tourelle, a man with sinister motives. With the help of her trusted friend Amante, Anna carefully plans her escape from a marriage filled with secrets, jealousy, and dread, promising a thrilling story of resilience.
The Grey Woman and other Tales
By Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
In a world of oppressive marriages and looming threats, a woman haunted by her past must find the courage to break free.
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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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