"Cranford" by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a heartwarming story that unfolds in a peculiar English village dominated by women, investigating societal expectations, varying economic statuses, and the strength of female bonds. The narrative paints a vivid picture of Cranford's unique social structure, where traditions and the "elegant economy" shape the lives of its endearing residents, such as the kind Miss Matty and the strong-minded Miss Jenkyns, all while following the humorous and touching intertwining stories within this close-knit society. The book explores the women's daily interactions and the way they uphold their individuality amidst social customs, revealing a charming world filled with affection, quirks, and the essence of community.
Cranford
By Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
In a charming town run by women, discover friendships, secrets, and the surprising strength found in a close-knit community.
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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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