Bücher von Elizabeth Gaskell

With an essay by V. S. Pritchett.'How am I to dress up in my finery, and go off and away to smart parties, after the sorrow I have seen today?'Elizabeth Gaskell's compassionate, richly dramatic novel features one of the most original and fully-rounded female characters in Victorian fiction, Margaret Hale. It shows how, forced to move from the country to an industrial northern town, she develops a passionate sense of social justice, and a turbulent relationship with mill-owner John Thornton. North and South depicts a young woman discovering herself, in a nuanced portrayal of what divides people, and what brings them together.The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.

Cousin Phillis is a novella written by Elizabeth Gaskell, first published in 1864. The story is set in rural England during the mid-19th century and follows the life of Paul Manning, a young man who moves from London to the countryside to work with his father on a railway project. While living with his family in a small village, Paul becomes acquainted with his cousin Phillis, a sweet and innocent young woman who captures his heart.As Paul spends more time with Phillis, he begins to realize that she is not only beautiful but also intelligent and kind-hearted. However, their budding romance is threatened by the arrival of Mr. Holdsworth, a wealthy and charming gentleman who also takes an interest in Phillis. Paul must navigate his feelings for Phillis while also dealing with the jealousy and insecurity that arise from Mr. Holdsworth's presence.Throughout the novella, Gaskell explores themes of love, class, and the changing landscape of rural England during the Industrial Revolution. The story is told through Paul's perspective and is filled with vivid descriptions of the countryside and the people who inhabit it. Cousin Phillis is a touching and poignant tale of love and loss, and a testament to Gaskell's skill as a writer.I wish the minister had been within, ' said his wife, rising too. Secretly I was very glad he was not. I did not take kindly to ministers in those days, and I thought he must be a particular kind of man, by his objecting to the term May-day. But before I went, cousin Holman made me promise that I would come back on the Saturday following and spend Sunday with them; when I should see something of 'the minister'.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work

"A Dark Night's Work" is a novella written with the aid of Elizabeth Gaskell, a prominent Victorian-era novelist. This gripping narrative explores subject matters of morality, guilt, and redemption. The tale follows the protagonist, Valeria Buxton, who becomes entangled in a web of secrets, techniques, and ethical dilemmas. Valeria's lifestyle takes a dark turn while her brother Godfrey commits a horrible crime, and he or she becomes aware of his guilt. Faced with the load of this understanding, she grapples with her experience of responsibility, torn between loyalty to her circle of relatives and the moral imperative to look for justice. As the narrative unfolds, Gaskell skillfully delves into the psychological and emotional outcomes of concealing a heinous act. The novella is marked by Gaskell's eager social observations and her exploration of the ethical complexities faced by people in the face of wrongdoing. The subject matters of societal expectations, personal responsibility, and the consequences of moral choices are woven into a compelling narrative that keeps readers engaged. "A Dark Night's Work" showcases Elizabeth Gaskell's capability to craft a suspenseful tale while delving into the intricacies of the human person. The novella remains a testament to Gaskell's contribution to Victorian literature and her ability to address profound moral questions within the context of a gripping and emotionally charged narrative.

Elizabeth Gaskell wrote the episodic novel Cranford. It first appeared in the magazine Household Words in installments before being published as a book with minor revisions under Cranford in 1853. The work gradually gained popularity, and by the turn of the twentieth century, it had received a number of dramatic adaptations for the stage, radio, and television. The fictional town of Cranford is based on Elizabeth Gaskell's hometown of Knutsford in Cheshire. She had already drawn on her childhood memories for an article published in America, "The Last Generation in England" (1849), as well as the town of Duncombe, which featured in her extended story "Mr. Harrison's Confessions" (1851). These accounts of life in a country town and the old-fashioned class snobbery that prevailed were carried over into what was initially intended to be just another story and were published as "Our Society in Cranford" in the magazine Household Words in December 1851. 1946, the novel was adapted for NBC radio in the United States. Martyn Coleman's three-act stage play, first performed in 1951, was adapted for British television that same year. Following that, the BBC broadcast a four-part television adaptation of the novel in 1972. In 1975, a British musical based on the book went on stage, and Thames Television broadcast another in 1976. Cranford, a five-part television series aired in 2007, was merged with three other works by Gaskell: My Lady Ludlow, Mr. Harrison's Confessions, and The Last Generation in England. Return to Cranford, a sequel, aired in the UK in 2009 and the US in 2010.

In the small village of Cranford, some twenty miles from the bustling industrial city of Drumble, the lives of the town's eccentric, endearing characters are revealed in a tapestry of intimate vignettes that reveal the social intricacies of nineteenth-century English society. With humor, heart, and wit, Elizabeth Gaskell imagines a world populated by a loyal circle of female friends whose idiosyncrasies and camaraderie form the fabric of this captivating narrative. As the industrial revolution impacts the town and societal norms evolve, Cranford faces both external and internal changes. The gentle Miss Matty Jenkyns and her fellow Cranfordians navigate the challenges of their shifting landscape with grace and tenacity, providing a heartwarming and insightful glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in an extraordinary setting. The saga of their tribulations and joys is a must-read for all fans of the work of Jane Austen and the Brontë sisters. Cranford is not just the story of a place; it's a celebration of community and the enduring power of human connections.This Warbler Classics edition includes an essay about the subtly subversive nature of Cranford-a pioneering novel in its time-and a detailed biographical timeline.

First published in 1848, Mary Barton is Elizabeth Gaskell's first novel. The story is set in the English city of Manchester during the 1830s and 1840s and deals heavily with the difficulties faced by the Victorian lower class.

First published in 1857, this posthumous biography chronicles Charlotte Brontë's life through her death in 1855 and immediate legacy. It was written by fellow novelist and friend, Elizabeth Gaskell. Although controversial due to the suppression of certain details of Charlotte's life that Gaskell deemed too conflicting with contemporary morals, it remains a rich source of information about the Brontë's today. This ebook is also part of The Brontë Collection compilation ebook.

North and South tells a tale of contrast between the way of life in the industrial north of England and the wealthier south. First published in 1854, the story centers around young Margaret Hale from the South who moves with her parents to a fictional industrial town in the North. The move brings about many changes, as her experiences with the poor and the industrial ruling classes make her rethink her preconceived ideas on class, gender, and romance.

" Monkshaven, qüil vous faudrait chercher sur la côte nord-est d¿Angleterre, au bord de la Dee, justement à l¿endroit où cette rivière tombe dans l¿Océan germanique, ¿ compte aujourd¿hui quinze mille habitants, mais n¿en avait pas la moitié à la fin du dernier siècle, époque où se passèrent les événements que nous allons raconter. Tout autour, dans un rayon de plusieurs milles, s¿étendent ces grands espaces plats et humides qüon appelle moorlands, interrompus çà et là par quelques hauteurs couvertes de rouges bruyères. Du haut de ces cimes qui dominent la mer, s¿écoulent des torrents qui, ¿ se creusant avec le temps un chemin plus ou moins large, ¿ ont peu à peu formé des espèces de vallons plus ou moins étroits, au fond desquels s¿abrite une végétation riche et puissante. "

" Dans certaine ville de certain comté vivait, il y a quelque quarante ans, un jurisconsulte nommé Wilkins. Il y exerçait cette profession spéciale qui est désignée sous le nom de conveyancing attorney. C¿est un peu l¿avoué, un peu le notaire, un peu l¿avocat consultant, bref, un légiste à tout faire qui cumule les bénéfices de plusieurs spécialités ailleurs distinctes. Le comté n¿était point fort étendu, la ville ne comptait guère plus de quatre mille habitants, mais comme la clientèle de M. Wilkins se recrutait, dans un rayon de vingt milles, chez presque toutes les familles nobles, son cabinet, fondé par son grand-père, amélioré par son père, lui donnait d¿assez amples produits, et le plaçait sur un très-bon pied de confiance amicale vis-à-vis des principaux personnages du pays. "

" Que d¿angles dans cette mansarde ! Un géomètre y eût retrouvé toutes les figures du cours le plus complet, mais c¿était mon premier domicile de libre garçon, et j¿en pris possession avec un orgueil, une joie indicibles.Mon père l¿avait choisie en bon air, donnant sur la place du marché, au-dessus d¿une boutique de pâtisserie tenue par deux antiques demoiselles, comme nous de la secte des indépendants, avec l¿arrière-pensée que ma conduite et mes principes religieux seraient sévèrement contrôlés par les misses Dinah et Hannah Dawson, en compagnie de qui je devais prendre mes repas. Lui-même, faisant trêve à ses obstinés travaux et endossant pour la première fois, je crois, son habit des dimanches un jour ouvrable, était venu me présenter au patron sous les ordres duquel je devais débuter."

English author Elizabeth Gaskell's social novel North and South was published in 1854 and 1855. It is one of her best-known books, along with Wives and Daughters (1865) and Cranford (1853), and it has been televised three times. The 2004 revision reignited interest in the book and drew it to a larger audience. Originally, Charles Dickens, the editor of Household Words, the magazine in which the novel was serialized, insisted on using North and South as the title of the book instead of Margaret Hale, the protagonist. North and South use a protagonist from southern England to present and comment on the perspectives of mill owners and workers in an industrializing city, in contrast to Gaskell's first book, Mary Barton (1848), which focused on relations between employers and workers in Manchester from the perspective of the working poor. The fictional industrial town of Milton in the north of England serves as the setting for the book. Margaret Hale relocates to Milton with her parents after being forced to leave her peaceful, rural southern home. She witnesses the Industrial Revolution's harshness and the initial strikes' conflicts between employers and employees.

This book "" Curious, if True; Strange Tales "" has been considered important throughout the human history. It has been out of print for decades.So that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies and hence the text is clear and readable.

Die hübsche Ruth wächst im viktorianischen England als Einzelkind auf dem Bauernhof ihrer Eltern auf. Doch als sie noch sehr jung ist, verwaist sie und wird von einer strengen Damenschneiderin in die Lehre genommen. Hier, in der Stadt, beginnt für sie ein Dasein voller Entbehrungen. An einem Winterabend begegnet sie einem jungen Mann aus vornehmem Hause, der ein wenig Licht und Wärme in ihr Leben bringt. Wird er alles zum Guten wenden?Zwei Jahre vor ihrem Roman "Norden und Süden" gelang Elizabeth Gaskell mit "Ruth" das Porträt einer jungen Frau, die ein wechselvolles Schicksal bewältigen muss.

Fox Editing Classics presents this newlly edited and designed publication of Elizabeth Gaskell's short story collection.Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell (1810-1865), while better known for her 1857 biography of Charlotte Brontë and her still-popular novels, such as Cranford (1851-1853) and Wives and Daughters (1864-1866), her literary works also included several Gothic ghost stories. Curious, if True, originally published in 1861, collects five of these "strange tales":"The Old Nurse's Story" was written in 1852."The Poor Clare" was first published in Charles Dickens' periodical Household Words in three parts in 1856."Lois the Witch" was first published in Charles Dickens' magazine All the Year Round in three parts in October 1859."The Grey Woman" was published in the short story collection Lois the Witch and Other Tales in 1861."Curious, if True" was written in 1860 and first published as the title story of this collection in 1861.

England in den Wirren der industriellen Revolution: die selbstbewusste, prinzipientreue Pfarrerstochter Margaret Hale zieht mit ihren Eltern vom ländlichen Süden in eine aufstrebende Metropole im Norden. Nur langsam gewöhnt sie sich an den Rauch, den Lärm und den rauen Umgangston. Als sie den erfolgreichen Fabrikbesitzer John Thornton kennenlernt, wird er zur Zielscheibe ihrer Vorurteile. Noch ahnt sie nicht, welch einflussreiche Rolle er bald in ihrem Leben spielen wird...- Der viktorianische Klassiker von Elizabeth Gaskell, der bereits zweimal von der BBC verfilmt wurde, liegt nun endlich in einer zeitgemäßen deutschen Übersetzung vor. Die 2. Auflage verfügt über einige Verbesserungen.

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Seventeen-year-old Molly Gibson worships her widowed father. But when he decides to remarry, Molly's life is thrown off course by the arrival of her vain, shallow and selfish stepmother. There is some solace in the shape of her new stepsister Cynthia, who is beautiful, sophisticated and irresistible to every man she meets. Soon the girls become close, and Molly finds herself cajoled into becoming a go-between in Cynthia's love affairs. But in doing so, Molly risks ruining her reputation in the gossiping village of Hollingford - and jeopardizing everything with the man she is secretly in love with.

A concealed crime and a false accusation of murder. The novel A Dark Night's Work is the engrossing apogee of Gaskell's foray into Gothic ghost stories and tales of horror. Fans of these genres won't be disappointed.