The Penguin English Library edition of North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell 'How am I to dress up in my finery, and go off and away to smart parties, after the sorrow I have seen today?' Elizabeth Gaskell's compassionate, richly dramatic novel features one of the most original and fully-rounded female characters in Victorian fiction, Margaret Hale. It shows how, forced to move from the country to an industrial northern town, she develops a passionate sense of social justice, and a turbulent relationship with mill-owner John Thornton. North and South depicts a young woman discovering herself, in a nuanced portrayal of what divides people, and what brings them together. The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.
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Penguin English Library North and South (The Penguin English Library)
The Penguin English Library edition of North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell 'How am I to dress up in my finery, and go off and away to smart parties, after the sorrow I have seen today?' Elizabeth Gaskell's compassionate, richly dramatic novel features one of the most original and fully-rounded female characters in Victorian fiction, Margaret Hale. It shows how, forced to move from the country to an industrial northern town, she develops a passionate sense of social justice, and a turbulent relationship with mill-owner John Thornton. North and South depicts a young woman discovering herself, in a nuanced portrayal of what divides people, and what brings them together. The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.
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Reviewed by Zander🐟A tender and slow love developing, it’s melting my heart away. Some vibes of Pride and Prejudice, as Margaret as well as Thornton have some prejudices against each other and only time will let them realize their mistakes. But I really admire Margaret for ignoring the different social classes and just doing whatever she thinks is right. On the other hand, I am terribly annoyed by her cousin Edith and her aunt Shaw, who to me appear so superficial, biased and determining/bossy regarding Margaret and her wants. First, I fell in love with the BBC series and now I feel deeply in love with the book. Thanks Elizabeth Gaskell!