The Moorland Cottage (eBook)

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2022
102 Seiten
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859-654737406-0 (EAN)

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The Moorland Cottage - Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
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Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell's 'The Moorland Cottage' is a poignant novella that explores themes of love, loss, and redemption in the rugged landscape of rural England. The story follows the lives of the humble Wilson family as they navigate personal struggles and relationships in a tight-knit community. Gaskell's prose is characterized by its lyrical descriptions of nature and nuanced character development, drawing readers into the emotional worlds of her protagonists. Written in the mid-19th century, this work reflects the Victorian era's fascination with the complexities of human nature and the challenges of social class distinctions. 'The Moorland Cottage' stands out for its insightful exploration of moral dilemmas and the power of resilience in the face of adversity.

Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell (1810–1865), often referred to as Mrs. Gaskell, was a renowned British Victorian novelist and short story writer, notable for her detailed and perceptive portraits of Victorian society. The daughter of a Unitarian minister, her upbringing and early experiences in rural Knutsford and later in the industrial city of Manchester significantly influenced her writing. She married William Gaskell, a Unitarian minister, and her experiences within this community, as well as her observations of the stark discrepancies between the affluent and the impoverished, informed her literary endeavors. Her narratives often intermingle the rustic with the urban, as exemplified in 'The Moorland Cottage' (1850), which combines pastoral charm with an exploration of social and moral concerns. Such themes are likewise evident in her more widely acclaimed works, such as 'North and South' (1855) and 'Cranford' (1853), the latter of which is revered for its wit and keen insights into the lives of its provincial characters. Gaskell's style is characterized by its vivid characterizations, compassionate social critique, and ability to elicit deep empathy for her characters. Her works remain enduring classics, held in high esteem for their contributions to English literature and social commentary during the Victorian era.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 16.9.2022
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Literatur Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
Schlagworte 19th century • 19th century novels • British Literature • British women writers • Character development • classic fiction • Domestic Life • Elizabeth Gaskell • England • English classics • English literature • family dynamics • family saga novel • female author • Fiction • historical fiction • literary fiction • moral dilemmas • novella • rural England setting • social class fiction • social issues • social life and customs • Victorian England • Victorian Literature
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