Cranford — Mrs E. C. Gaskell
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Description
'Cranford' by Elizabeth Gaskell is a gently comic portrait of a small English town inhabited largely by unmarried and widowed women. Through the observations of Mary Smith, the narrator, Gaskell describes the town's customs, friendships, gossip and strict social conventions, while gradually revealing the kindness and resilience beneath its sometimes eccentric manners. The arrival of Captain Brown and later the return of Miss Matty's brother bring changes that test Cranford's carefully ordered way of life. First published in serial form in 1851–1853, the novel blends humour and affection with a subtle exploration of changing social values and the position of women in Victorian England.
Condition
Fair condition, dust cover a bit worn.
Filed under: Classics