1904 Cranford Elizabeth Gaskell 25 Color Prints By C.e. Brock Illustrated Uk
$ 10.56
Description
1904 CRANFORD ELIZABETH GASKELL 25 COLOR PRINTS BY C.E. BROCK ILLUSTRATED UK. From 1904, this is a wonderful illustrated British edition of the classic Cranford, by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, with 25 coloured illustrations by C.E. Brock. Published by J.M. Dent & Co., London. From 1904, this is a wonderful illustrated British edition of the classic Cranford, by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell, with 25 coloured illustrations by C.E. Brock. Published by J.M. Dent & Co., London. Sized 7x5 inches, 255 pages, bound in highly decorated tan cloth, which resembled vellum. Canford is an episodic novel by Elizabeth Gaskell, first published in 1853, that affectionately and humorously depicts life in a fictional English village dominated by elderly, single women, based on Gaskell's hometown of Knutsford. Narrated by Mary Smith, the book chronicles the social customs, financial struggles, and quiet dramas of the "Amazons" as they navigate societal changes with wit and resilience, focusing on themes of class, gender, and community. Key aspects of the novel: Setting: A small, quiet English country village in the 1830s, inspired by Knutsford, Cheshire. Narrative Style: An episodic structure, presenting a series of vignettes rather than a single, linear plot, told from the perspective of an outsider, Mary Smith. Characters: A cast of eccentric but endearing spinsters and widows, most notably the sisters Miss Matty and Miss Deborah Jenkyns, who try to maintain appearances despite limited means. Themes: Explores the changing social landscape, the contrast between aristocratic and middle-class values, the roles of women, and the humor found in everyday life and poverty. Tone: Witty, charming, and poignant, with an ironic but affectionate look at the characters' follies and virtues. Publication: Originally serialized in Household Words, it was later published as a book and has seen numerous adaptations for stage, radio, and television.
