Le Classcompilé n° 93 contient les oeuvres d'Elizabeth (Stevenson) Gaskell. Elizabeth Gaskell née le 29 septembre 1810 à Londres, morte le 12 novembre 1865 à Holybourne (en), près d'Alton dans le Hampshire, est une romancière britannique. (Wikip.) On consultera les instructions pour mettre à jour ce volume sur le site lci-eBooks, ...
When Patsy Stoneman's Elizabeth Gaskell first appeared in 1987, it was welcomed as 'the first major full-length feminist study of Gaskell' (Victorian Studies). Though long out of print, it is still widely used and cited in university contexts, making it certain that this augmented edition will be equally welcome. This pioneering study, described as 'a model of feminist criticism' (The Year's Work in English Studies), reveals Gaskell as an important social analyst who deliberately challenged the Victorian disjunction between public and private ethical values, maintaining a steady resistance to aggressive authority and advocating female friendship, rational motherhood and the power of speech as forces for social change. Since 1987, Gaskell's work has risen from minor to major status. Despite a wealth of subsequent gender-oriented criticism, however, Stoneman's 'combination of psychoanalytic and political analysis', which Choice found 'thought-provoking' in 1987, remains challenging in its use of modern motherhood theories. This new edition, therefore, presents the original text unchanged (except for bibliographical updating) together with a new critical Afterword. Patsy Stoneman's...
In her gripping novel, Mrs. Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell explores the intricate dynamics of Victorian society through the lens of domestic relationships and class tensions. Gaskell employs a keen observational style, weaving richly textured characters and vivid settings that bring to life the social dilemmas of her time. The narrative grapples with themes of morality, gender roles, and the burgeoning industrial landscape, reflecting the author's deep understanding of 19th-century England and her commitment to social reform. Her sharp prose is complemented by a blend of realism and sensitivity, allowing for an incisive critique of societal norms. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, a contemporary of Charles Dickens, was profoundly influenced by her own experiences as a mill owner's wife and her extensive engagement with the issues of her day. Her pioneering approach to depicting the lives of women and the working class has established her as a significant voice in Victorian literature. Gaskell's personal challenges and her acute awareness of class disparities informed her narrative choices, making Mrs. Gaskell a poignant exploration of human resilience amid social upheaval. This...
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, nee Stevenson (29 September 1810 - 12 November 1865), often referred to simply as Mrs Gaskell, was a British novelist and short story writer during the Victorian era. Her novels offer a detailed portrait of the lives of many strata of society, including the very poor, and are of interest to social historians as well as lovers of literature. Gaskell was also the first to write a biography of Charlotte Bronte, The Life of Charlotte Bronte, which was published in 1857. Mrs Gaskell's first novel, Mary Barton, was published anonymously in 1848. The best-known of her remaining novels are North and South (1854), and Wives and Daughters (1865). In this book: Ruth Sylvia's Lovers -- Complete Cousin Phillis My Lady Ludlow Curious, if True, Strange Tales"
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, nee Stevenson (29 September 1810 - 12 November 1865), often referred to simply as Mrs Gaskell, was a British novelist and short story writer during the Victorian era. Her novels offer a detailed portrait of the lives of many strata of society, including the very poor, and are of interest to social historians as well as lovers of literature. Gaskell was also the first to write a biography of Charlotte Bronte, The Life of Charlotte Bronte, which was published in 1857. Mrs Gaskell's first novel, Mary Barton, was published anonymously in 1848. The best-known of her remaining novels are North and South (1854), and Wives and Daughters (1865). She became popular for her writing, especially her ghost stories, aided by Charles Dickens, who published her work in his magazine Household Words. Her ghost stories are in the "Gothic" vein, making them quite distinct from her "industrial" fiction. In this book: North and South Wives and Daughters Mary Barton"
Kate Flint discusses recent feminist criticism and theory in relation to Elizabeth Gaskell's fiction.
Ce livre classique a été initialement publié il y a plusieurs décennies sous le titre "Mrs. Gaskell". Il a maintenant été traduit par Writat en langue française pour ses lecteurs francophones. Chez Writat, nous sommes passionnés par la préservation du patrimoine littéraire du passé. Nous avons traduit ce livre en français afin que les générations présentes et futures puissent le lire et le préserver.
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These letters, covering such subjects as scarlet fever, the Lancashire cotton famine and the American Civil War, bring history alive. They also throw light on Gaskell's own writings, especially her biography of Charlotte Brontèe.
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