Elizabeth Gaskell
Wives and Daughters (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199538263
- author:
- Elizabeth Gaskell
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 784
- Dimensions:
- 19.3 x 12.7 x 3.56 centimetres (
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, European,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Wives and Daughters, Elizabeth Gaskell's last novel, is widely regarded as her masterpiece. Set in the small provincial town of Hollingford, the story revolves around Molly Gibson, whose life becomes increasingly complicated with the arrival of her dazzling step-sister, Cynthia. As Molly navigates her relationships and observations about those around her, she learns to judge people for who they truly are, rather than appearances. This nuanced exploration of human relationships is set against the backdrop of early nineteenth-century English life, where social hierarchies and values are constantly evolving. This edition presents the most accurate text available, drawing on a full collation of the original Cornhill Magazine serialization from 1864-6. With its expert introduction and valuable features, including notes to clarify the text and bibliographies for further study, this Oxford World's Classics volume offers a rich reading experience.
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