First published in 1979, this book looks at every aspect of the life and work of Elizabeth Gaskell, including her lesser known novels and writings — especially those concerning life in the industrial north of Victorian England. It shows how her work springs from a culture and society which pervades all she thought and wrote. An opening chapter explores her religion, culture, friendships and family. The major works are considered in turn and background material relevant to the novels’ industrial scenes is presented. The process of literary creation is charted in material drawn from letters and by examination of the manuscripts. Her short stories, journalism and letters are also considered.
| ISBN: | 9781138651852 |
| Publication date: | 12th December 2017 |
| Author: | Angus Easson |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 288 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Library Editions: The Nineteenth-Century Novel |
| Genres: |
Literature: history and criticism Gender studies: women and girls Sociology: family and relationships Urban communities Social groups: religious groups and communities Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900 |