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North and South: A Victorian Novel of Industry, Class, and Social Change
Paperback
RomanceClassic FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781604594720
Publisher: SMK Books
Published: Aug 22 2008
Pages: 356
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.79 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A major Victorian novel examining class, industry, and social change in nineteenth-century England.
In North and South, Elizabeth Gaskell follows Margaret Hale as she moves from the quiet rural South of England to the rapidly industrializing North. There, she encounters a new world defined by factories, labor disputes, and shifting social structures. Her growing relationship with mill owner John Thornton unfolds against a backdrop of economic tension and cultural misunderstanding.
Combining social observation with character-driven narrative, Gaskell explores themes of class division, industrial progress, and moral responsibility. The novel remains widely studied for its nuanced portrayal of Victorian society and its balanced treatment of both workers and industrialists.
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