Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn
Ruth (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140434309
- author:
- Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 2 x 19.8 centimetres (0.32
- Genre:
- 19th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ruth, a young seamstress, finds herself in desperate circumstances after losing her job and home. A gentleman, Henry Bellingham, offers her comfort and shelter, but his actions ultimately lead to her feelings of shame and despair. When given the chance to start anew with people who accept her for who she is, Ruth must navigate a complex web of emotions and societal expectations. However, when Henry re-enters her life, she is faced with an impossible choice between social acceptance and personal pride. Elizabeth Gaskell's portrayal of Ruth is a thought-provoking exploration of the consequences of sin and illegitimacy in Victorian society, offering a compassionate and honest look at the experiences of a 'fallen woman'.
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