Elizabeth Gaskell (1810–65) lost her mother at an early age and was sent to live with her aunt in Knutsford, a country town outside Manchester which is often thought to bear a notable resemblance to the fictional Cranford. In this engaging biography, Esther Alice Chadwick (1862–1929) shows how many historical facts of Gaskell's life influenced her novels and stories - from the character of her home town to the sudden disappearance of her brother in India. Originally published in 1910, this was the first full biography of the author; the revised edition of 1913 is reissued here. It includes additional research, illustrations, and excerpts from Gaskell's letters, which provide a touching glimpse into the life of a writer who often felt herself torn between her intellectual and domestic duties. Still a major source for modern biographies, Chadwick's book remains an authoritative source for scholars and students of English literature.
| ISBN: | 9781108057202 |
| Publication date: | 14th February 2013 |
| Author: | Esther Alice Chadwick |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 422 pages |
| Series: | Cambridge Library Collection - Literary Studies |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900 |
Elizabeth Gaskell (1810–65) lost her mother at an early age and was sent to live with her aunt in Knutsford, a country town outside Manchester which is often thought to bear a notable resemblance to the fictional Cranford. In this engaging biography, Esther Alice Chadwick (1862–1929) shows how many historical facts of Gaskell's life influenced her novels and stories - from the character of her home town to the sudden disappearance of her brother in India. Originally published in 1910, this was the first full biography of the author; the revised edition of 1913 is reissued here. It includes additional research, illustrations, and excerpts from Gaskell's letters, which provide a touching glimpse into the life of a writer who often felt herself torn between her intellectual and domestic duties. Still a major source for modern biographies, Chadwick's book remains an authoritative source for scholars and students of English literature.
Mrs Gaskell features in the following genres: Literary studies: c 1800 to c 1900
Mrs Gaskell is available in Paperback
Mrs Gaskell was written by Esther Alice Chadwick and published by Cambridge University Press
Mrs Gaskell has 422 pages
Yes it is part of Cambridge Library Collection - Literary Studies series
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