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Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell (née Stevenson; 29 September 1810 – 12 November 1865), often referred to as Mrs Gaskell, was an English novelist, biographer, and short story writer. Her novels offer a detailed portrait of the lives of many strata of Victorian society, including the very poor.
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell (born September 29, 1810, Chelsea, London, England—died November 12, 1865, near Alton, Hampshire) was an English novelist, short-story writer, and the first biographer of Charlotte Brontë. She was a daughter of a Unitarian minister.
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Elizabeth Gaskell (as we prefer to call her) was actually courageous and progressive in her style and subject matter, and often framed her stories as critiques of Victorian attitudes (particularly those towards women).
Read a brief biography about the life of Elizabeth Gaskell the novelist who's works include 'Cranford' and 'North and South'. Discover why she was asked to write the biography of Charlotte...
Sep 5, 2018 · In 1897, an anthology of essays celebrating “women novelists of Queen Victoria’s reign” declared Charlotte Brontë, Elizabeth Gaskell, and George Eliot to be “pre-eminent,” possessing a ...
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May 7, 2018 · Learn about the life and works of Elizabeth Gaskell, a British author who wrote social commentary novels such as Mary Barton, Cranford, and North and South. Discover how she became a friend and biographer of Charlotte Brontë, and how she influenced Victorian literature.
Jan 8, 2023 · A guide to the classic novel by Elizabeth Gaskell, set in 19th-century Britain. Learn about the social and political issues, the characters and the themes of this story of class warfare, radical love and social change.
