Elizabeth Gaskell S Smaller Stories

Author : Carolyn Lambert
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-18
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 303079704X

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Elizabeth Gaskell’s Smaller Stories by Carolyn Lambert Pdf

This book re-locates Elizabeth Gaskell’s ‘smaller stories’ in the literary and cultural context of the nineteenth century. While Gaskell is recognised as one of the major novelists of her time, the short stories that make up a large proportion of her published work have not yet received the critical attention they deserve. This study re-claims them as an indispensable part of her literary output that enables us to better contextualize and assess her achievement holistically as a highly-skilled woman of letters. The periodicals in which Gaskell’s shorter pieces were published offer a microcosm of nineteenth-century society, and Gaskell took full advantage of the medium to apply a consistent and barbed challenge to cultural and gendered constructs of roles and social behaviour. Although her eminently readable prose still flows easily in her short stories, it is less likely to elide the sharp corners of domestic violence, the disabling experiences of women, the pain of death and loss, and the complications of family life.

Author : Carolyn Lambert
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-26
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9783030797058

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Elizabeth Gaskell’s Smaller Stories by Carolyn Lambert Pdf

This book re-locates Elizabeth Gaskell’s ‘smaller stories’ in the literary and cultural context of the nineteenth century. While Gaskell is recognised as one of the major novelists of her time, the short stories that make up a large proportion of her published work have not yet received the critical attention they deserve. This study re-claims them as an indispensable part of her literary output that enables us to better contextualize and assess her achievement holistically as a highly-skilled woman of letters. The periodicals in which Gaskell’s shorter pieces were published offer a microcosm of nineteenth-century society, and Gaskell took full advantage of the medium to apply a consistent and barbed challenge to cultural and gendered constructs of roles and social behaviour. Although her eminently readable prose still flows easily in her short stories, it is less likely to elide the sharp corners of domestic violence, the disabling experiences of women, the pain of death and loss, and the complications of family life.

Author : Carolyn Lambert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3030797066

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Elizabeth Gaskell's Smaller Stories by Carolyn Lambert Pdf

"This is an engaging and insightful study. Highly polished and well argued, it affords a deeply researched and welcome perspective on Gaskell's short stories as an oblique and creative critique of 19th century society - and of Gaskell as literary stylist." -Felicity James, Associate Professor in Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century Literature, University of Leicester "For its illuminating close readings of Gaskell's lesser-known short pieces, for its reappraisal of Gaskell as a more passionate and angrier writer than has previously be acknowledged, and for its knowledgeable exposition of her creative and professional processes, not to mention her personal and religious motivations, this is an important contribution to Gaskell studies that will also be of interest to scholars of Victorian publishing, popular fiction, and women's writing." -Helena Ifill, Lecturer in English Studies, School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture, University of Aberdeen This book re-locates Elizabeth Gaskell's 'smaller stories' in the literary and cultural context of the nineteenth century. While Gaskell is recognised as one of the major novelists of her time, the short stories that make up a large proportion of her published work have not yet received the critical attention they deserve. This study re-claims them as an indispensable part of her literary output that enables us to better contextualize and assess her achievement holistically as a highly-skilled woman of letters. The periodicals in which Gaskell's shorter pieces were published offer a microcosm of nineteenth-century society, and Gaskell took full advantage of the medium to apply a consistent and barbed challenge to cultural and gendered constructs of roles and social behaviour. Although her eminently readable prose still flows easily in her short stories, it is less likely to elide the sharp corners of domestic violence, the disabling experiences of women, the pain of death and loss, and the complications of family life. Carolyn Lambert is the author of The Meanings of Home in Elizabeth Gaskell's Fiction (2013), co-editor with Marion Shaw of For Better, For Worse: Marriage in Victorian Novels by Women (2018) and the author of Frances Trollope (2020).

Author : Jennifer S. Uglow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 690 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Women authors, English
ISBN : 0571170366

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Elizabeth Gaskell by Jennifer S. Uglow Pdf

Author : Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell,John Chapple
Publisher : Wordsworth Editions
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1840224517

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Cranford & Selected Short Stories by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell,John Chapple Pdf

Contains six of her finest stories that have been selected to demonstrate the variety and accomplishment of her shorter fiction, and to trace the development of her art.

Author : Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017-08-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1975633911

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Elizabeth Gaskell, Best Novels by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell Pdf

Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, nee Stevenson (29 September 1810 - 12 November 1865), often referred to simply as Mrs Gaskell, was a British novelist and short story writer during the Victorian era. Her novels offer a detailed portrait of the lives of many strata of society, including the very poor, and are of interest to social historians as well as lovers of literature. Gaskell was also the first to write a biography of Charlotte Bronte, The Life of Charlotte Bronte, which was published in 1857. In this book: North and South Wives and Daughters Cranford

Author : Elizabeth Gaskell
Publisher : Hesperus Press
Page : 103 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781780943596

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Mr Harrison's Confessions by Elizabeth Gaskell Pdf

This charming and witty prequel to Cranford is a neglected Gaskell classic with all the period detail, distinctively drawn characters, and a well-knitted plot associated with her works Enjoying the comforts of his well-kept home, country doctor William Harrison is prevailed upon by his longtime friend Charles, a bachelor, to dispense some advice on the "wooing and winning" of women's affections. So begins the fascinating and varied recollections of one of Gaskell's best-loved characters. Lured to rural Duncombe by the promise of a partnership in a country practice, William finds himself trapped in claustrophobic provincial life where society is apparently presided over by the scheming of a set of under-occupied middle-aged women. Their supposed matchmaking prowess in fact leaves much to be desired; so much so, indeed, that before long the hapless young physician finds himself betrothed to three women—none of whom is the beautiful Sophy, the woman he truly desires. Chaotic, hilarious, and poignant, this comedy of manners—and of errors—will resonate with Gaskell aficionados and newcomers alike.

Author : Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 4 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2007-06-01
Category : England, Northern
ISBN : 1904605834

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Best of Elizabeth Gaskell. by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell Pdf

Mary Barton: "...tells the story of our heroine, who is torn between two lovers. She is also divided between loyalty to her family and social justice, when false accusations lead to the condemnation of an innocent man. Dramatic and romantic; a tale of desperation, tragedy, and optimism in the face of adversity."--container.

Author : Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547374060

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The Moorland Cottage by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell Pdf

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Moorland Cottage" by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Author : Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1863
Category : Deception
ISBN : UCD:31175035539454

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Sylvia's Lovers by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell Pdf

Author : Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-19
Category : Short stories, English
ISBN : 1780005822

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The Short Stories of Elizabeth Gaskell by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell Pdf

The short story is often viewed as an inferior relation to the Novel. But it is an art in itself. To take a story and distil its essence into fewer pages while keeping character and plot rounded and driven is not an easy task. Many try and many fail. In this series we look at short stories from many of our most accomplished writers. Miniature masterpieces with a lot to say. In this volume we examine some of the short stories of Elizabeth Gaskell. Elizabeth Gaskell is equally well known as Mrs Gaskell. When her mother died, she was three months old and she was sent to live in Knutsford, Cheshire with her Aunt Hannah, this setting would become the basis for her novel Cranford. At 22 she married and settled in Manchester to raise her family. Friends with Charlotte Bronte she went on to write her biography and was also highly regarded by a certain Charles Dickens who published her ghost stories in his magazine. Much of her work views the emerging industrial society of Victorian England through her own moral and religious values and has an uncanny ability to look at and report on the many strata of society. Some of these stories are also available as an audiobook from our sister company Word Of Mouth. Many samples are at our youtube channel http: //www.youtube.com/user/PortablePoetry?feature=mhee The full volume can be purchased from iTunes, Amazon and other digital stores. Among the readers are Richard Mitchley, Eve Karpf & Ghizela Rowe Index Of Stories The Old Nurse's Story The Manchester Marriage The Half Brothers Christmas Storms And Sunshine Hand On Heart Bessy's Troubles At Home Disappearances Right At Last

Author : Elizabeth Gaskell
Publisher : BookCaps Study Guides
Page : 2961 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781610420013

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The Complete Works of Elizabeth Gaskell (20+ Books) by Elizabeth Gaskell Pdf

Victorian author Elizabeth Gaskell was known for her detailed portraits of influential English figures (such as Charlotte Bronte), and novels of Victorian life. Collected here are over 20 of her works. A table of contents is included to help you quickly find each work. An Accursed Race Cousin Phillis Cranford Curious, if True A Dark Night's Work Doom of the Griffiths French Life The Grey Woman and other Tales Half a Life-time Ago The Half-Brothers Life of Charlotte Bronte Lizzie Leigh Lois the Witch Mary Barton The Moorland Cottage My Lady Ludlow North and South The Poor Clare Round the Sofa Ruth Sylvia's Lovers Uncle Peter Wives and Daughters

Author : Mrs. Gaskell
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 31 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2014-12-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781447499824

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Elizabeth Gaskell's The Old Nurse's Story by Mrs. Gaskell Pdf

When a young nurse is sent to care for a child at a remote and isolated family estate in northern England, she soon becomes consumed by the family's dark and tragic history. This classic ghost story is a masterful example of gothic literature with its vivid imagery and haunting atmosphere. As a young nurse attempts to raise a small child in an eerily lonely house, she begins to unravel the family's unsettling secrets. Every sound is a harbinger of doom as the nurse becomes convinced that a malevolent spirit is lurking in the child's ancestral home. This volume is part of the Mothers of the Macabre series, celebrating the gothic horror masterpieces of pioneering women writers who played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the genre. First published in 1852, Elizabeth Gaskell skilfully weaves together themes of family, identity, and the supernatural in this timeless horror classic. There's no escape from the haunting grip The Old Nurse's Story will have on your imagination.

Author : Elizabeth Gaskell
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2022-05-29
Category : Art
ISBN : EAN:8596547023401

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The Old Nurse's Story by Elizabeth Gaskell Pdf

The Old Nurse's Story is a ghost tale by Elizabeth Gaskell. Little Miss Rosamond her loving nurse move into an old mansion. Very soon it becomes clear that there are secrets to be discovered, strange nocturnal sounds and spooky shapes moving about.

Author : Carolyn Lambert,Marion Shaw
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-29
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781351855365

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For Better, For Worse by Carolyn Lambert,Marion Shaw Pdf

This interdisciplinary volume explores the fictional portrayal of marriage by women novelists between 1800 and 1900. It investigates the ways in which these novelists used the cultural form of the novel to engage with and contribute to the wider debates of the period around the fundamental cultural and social building block of marriage. The collection provides an important contribution to the emerging scholarly interest in nineteenth-century marriage, gender studies, and domesticity, opening up new possibilities for uncovering submerged, marginalized, and alternative stories in Victorian literature. An initial chapter outlines the public discourses around marriage in the nineteenth century, the legal reforms that were achieved as a result of public pressure, and the ways in which these laws and economic concerns impacted on the marital relationship. It beds the collection down in current critical thinking and draws on life writing, journalism, and conduct books to widen our understanding of how women responded to the ideological and cultural construct of marriage. Further chapters examine a range of texts by lesser-known writers as well as canonical authors structured around a timeline of the major legal reforms that impacted on marriage. This structure provides a clear framework for the collection, locating it firmly within contemporary debate and foregrounding female voices. An afterword reflects back on the topic of marriage in the nineteenth- century and considers how the activism of the period influenced and shaped reform post-1900. This volume will make an important contribution to scholarship on Victorian Literature, Gender Studies, Cultural Studies, and the Nineteenth Century.