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Elizabeth Gaskell's Cranford (1905)

Elizabeth Gaskell's Cranford (1905)

Baker, Franklin T.

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Presidents & Heads of StateFiction AnthologiesBritish History

ISBN10: 1164064711
ISBN13: 9781164064718
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.57 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Elizabeth Gaskell's Cranford is a literary classic that was first published in 1905. The book is set in the fictional town of Cranford, which is a small and rural community in England. The story revolves around the lives of the town's female residents, who are all elderly and unmarried. The main character is Miss Matty, a gentle and kind-hearted woman who lives with her maid in a modest house. The book explores the daily lives of the women of Cranford, their social interactions, and their struggles with poverty and loneliness. The novel is a poignant portrayal of the lives of women in the Victorian era, and it captures the spirit of the time with its wit, humor, and gentle satire. The book has been praised for its vivid characters, its evocative descriptions of the town, and its insightful commentary on social norms and values. Elizabeth Gaskell's Cranford is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature, women's history, or social commentary. This edition of the book, edited by Franklin T. Baker, includes an introduction and notes that provide context and analysis for modern readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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