Wives and Daughters (Wordsworth Classics)
Elizabeth Gaskell
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Paperback. A novel that follows the fortunes of two families in nineteenth century rural England. It focuses on family relationships - father, daughter and step-mother, father and sons, father and step-daughter. It portrays the world of the late 1820s and the forces of change within it. Series Editor(s): Carabine, Dr. Keith. Series: Wordsworth Classics. Num Pages: 624 pages, notes. BIC Classification: FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 133 x 36. Weight in Grams: 410.
With an Introduction and Notes by Dinny Thorold, University of Westminster
Gaskell’s last novel, widely considered her masterpiece, follows the fortunes of two families in nineteenth century rural England. At its core are family relationships – father, daughter and step-mother, father and sons, father and step-daughter – all tested and strained by the romantic entanglements that ensue.
Despite its underlying seriousness, the prevailing tone is one of comedy. Gaskell vividly portrays the world of the late 1820s and the forces of change within it, and her vision is always humane and progressive.
The story is full of acute observation and ... Read more
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Publisher
Wordsworth Editions Ltd
Number of pages
624
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Series
Wordsworth Classics
Condition
New
Number of Pages
624
Place of Publication
Herts, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781840224160
SKU
V9781840224160
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Ref
99-25
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