Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn
Wives and Daughters (Wordsworth Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781840224160
- author:
- Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wordsworth Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 624
- Genre:
- 19th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Wives and Daughters is a novel by Elizabeth Gaskell, published in 1999. The story follows the fortunes of two families in rural England, exploring the complexities of family relationships and the forces of change in the late 1820s. Gaskell's portrayal of the world is marked by a prevailing tone of comedy, yet the underlying seriousness is evident in her acute observation and sympathetic character-study. The novel delves into the lives of individuals, including a feudal squire, his naturalist son, and a local doctor, each with their own struggles and relationships. The narrative is full of nuanced characterisation, as Gaskell skillfully depicts the tensions and conflicts that arise from the interactions of these characters. Through her writing, Gaskell offers a humane and progressive vision of a rapidly changing world. With its rich and detailed portrayal of life in 19th-century England, Wives and Daughters is a thought-provoking and engaging read.
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