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Round the Sofa
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781023556187
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 166
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Step back into the drawing rooms of 19th-century England with Elizabeth Gaskell's Round the Sofa, Vol. 1, a collection of insightful short stories capturing the nuances of Victorian social customs and domestic life. Gaskell, a keen observer of English society, presents a charming and often humorous glimpse into the lives and concerns of her contemporaries.
These stories, set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world, explore the everyday experiences and social interactions that shaped the Victorian era. Round the Sofa, Vol. 1 provides a fascinating window into the intricacies of family relationships, social expectations, and the timeless human condition. Discover the wit and wisdom woven into these narratives, offering a delightful reading experience for anyone interested in the social fabric of 19th-century England. This carefully prepared print edition preserves the integrity of the original text, allowing readers to fully immerse themselves in Gaskell's world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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