Gaskell, Elizabeth

Mary Barton

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ISBN 13:: 9781840226898
author:: Gaskell, Elizabeth
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Wordsworth Editions
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 448
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 12.6 x 2.8 cm
Genre:: Fiction, Classics, ,
Condition:: New
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Elizabeth Gaskell's first novel explores the tensions between social classes in 19th-century England. Against the backdrop of rapid industrialisation, a murder sets off a chain of events that exposes the personal struggles of its characters. The novel delves into the complexities of class, duty, and loyalty, as a young woman is caught between two men from different worlds. Written in 1848, Mary Barton reflects the social ferment of its time, offering a unique perspective on the lives of the working class. Gaskell's novel is notable for its portrayal of a working woman at its centre, and its use of dialect to convey the realities of her characters' lives. Published in 2012 as part of Wordsworth Classics, this edition of Mary Barton presents a thought-provoking exploration of social class and personal identity, set against the vibrant backdrop of 19th-century England.

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