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Una petita obra mestra. Ens transporta a l'època en què l'arribada del ferrocarril estava provocant canvis profunds en el paisatge anglès. Una commovedora història sobre la pèrdua de la innocència rural, retrata els efectes d'aquests canvis sobre una noia de poble que, per primera vegada, descobreix l'amor.

Cranford is a witty portrait of small town life in early-Victorian England. The story unfolds through the eyes of Mary Smith, a young woman who observes the comedic struggles of two middle aged sisters in their efforts to maintain a level of refined dignity amid poverty.

NORTE E O SUL - North and South é um romance de Elizabeth Gaskell, publicado em forma de livro pela primeira vez em 1855, sendo que já havia sido publicado inicialmente na revista literária "Household Words", de propriedade de Charles Dickens, entre setembro de 1854 e janeiro de 1855 em 22 partes semanais. Conhecido inicialmente por "Margaret Hale", teve seu titulo alterado por presso de seus editores para "North and South", demonstrando melhor o tema geral do livro: o contraste existente entre o modo de vida da Inglaterra industrializada do norte e da Inglaterra rural e inocente do sul, em uma epoca fortemente marcada pela revoluço industrial do seculo 19. Quando publicado como livro em 1855, esta incluiu um prefacio afirmando que por causa das restriçes do formato da revista, a autora foi incapaz de desenvolver a historia como desejava e, deste modo, "varias passagens curtas foram inseridas, e varios novos capitulos adicionados". O livro e um romance social que tenta demonstrar a vida e os conflitos existentes no norte industrializado dos meados do seculo 19, atraves das impresses de uma jovem nascida nas regies rurais da Inglaterra. A heroina da historia, Margaret Hale, e filha de um ministro religioso que se muda para a cidade ficticia de Milton, cujo modelo era a cidade de Manchester, onde Elizabeth Gaskell morou em companhia de seu marido e trabalhou em açes filantropicas junto aos pobres da cidade e conheceu de perto as miserias das areas industriais. A mudança no estilo de vida choca Margaret que simpatiza profundamente com a pobreza e as dificuldades vividas pelos trabalhadores urbanos. Apos um encontro com um grupo de grevistas, no qual Margaret tenta proteger Thornton da violencia dos manifestantes, os dois se apaixonam, entretanto, uma serie de conflitos e desencontros ate o derradeiro reencontro, onde cada um dos personagens tera que rever seus preconceitos, chegando a madura aceitaço de si mesmos e de seus sentimentos.

1691, Salem, New England: la diciassettenne Lois Barclay sbarca dalla Redemption, il vascello che l’ha portata dal Vecchio al Nuovo Mondo. Dietro di sé l’Inghilterra, il ricordo dei genitori e un amo

Cranford is an episodic novel by the English writer Elizabeth Gaskell. It first appeared in instalments in the magazine Household Words, then was published with minor revisions as a book with the title Cranford in 1853. The work slowly became popular and from the start of the 20th century it saw a number of dramatic treatments for the stage, the radio and TV.Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell (nee Stevenson; 29 September 1810 12 November 1865), often referred to as Mrs Gaskell, was an English novelist, biographer and short story writer. Her novels offer a detailed portrait of the lives of many strata of Victorian society, including the very poor. Her work is of interest to social historians as well as readers of literature. Her first novel, Mary Barton, was published in 1848. Gaskells The Life of Charlotte Bronte, published in 1857, was the first biography of Charlotte Bronte. In this biography, she wrote only of the moral, sophisticated things in Brontes life; the rest she omitted, deciding certain, more salacious aspects were better kept hidden. Among Gaskells best known novels are Cranford (185153), North and South (185455), and Wives and Daughters (1865), each having been adapted for television by the BBC.

Charlotte Bronte was a celebrated English novelist, born on April 21, 1816, in Thornton, Yorkshire, England. She was the third of six children, and her father, Patrick Bronte, was an Irish Anglican clergyman. Charlottes mother died when she was just five years old, and she and her sisters, Emily and Anne, were sent to a harsh boarding school, which served as inspiration for their novel "Jane Eyre." After leaving school, Charlotte worked as a governess and a teacher before eventually returning home to care for her aging father.Tragically, Charlottes life was cut short when she died on March 31, 1855, at the age of 38. She had married her fathers curate, Arthur Bell Nicholls, just a year earlier, but her health had been in decline for some time, likely due to complications from pregnancy.Despite her brief life, Charlotte Brontes legacy as a pioneering female author continues to inspire readers and writers to this day.Elizabeth Gaskell was an English novelist and biographer who lived from 1810 to 1865. She was born in Chelsea, London, and grew up in Knutsford, Cheshire. She is best known for her novels that explore the social and economic conditions of Victorian England, as well as her biographies of notable figures such as Charlotte Bronte and her friend, the social reformer Mary Barton.Gaskells biography of Charlotte Bronte, "The Life of Charlotte Bronte," was published in 1857, two years after Brontes death. The biography was controversial at the time because it revealed many details of Brontes personal life that had been kept private, including her struggles with mental illness and her unrequited love for her publisher. However, it is now considered a landmark work in the field of literary biography.

Set in the quaint village of Cranford, Elizabeth Gaskells novel intertwines the lives of a group of spirited women as they navigate the intricacies of social change and community values in Victorian England. Employing a rich, descriptive prose style marked by keen observations and gentle humor, Gaskell crafts a tapestry of interrelated stories that explore themes of friendship, class, and the evolving role of women. The novels episodic structure reflects the rhythm of village life, offering a nuanced portrait of a middle-class society grappling with the consequences of modernization. Elizabeth Gaskell, a pioneering writer of the 19th century, drew inspiration from her own experiences in the industrial town of Manchester and her deep sympathy for the struggles of women in a patriarchal society. Her keen awareness of social issues and her relationships with her literary contemporaries, such as Charles Dickens, informed her portrayal of diverse characters, making them resonate with authenticity and emotional depth. Gaskells background in a liberal family fostered her writing, granting her insight into the complexities of human nature and societal expectations. "Cranford" is an essential read for those interested in Victorian literature, exploring the intersection of gender and social change with grace and insight. Gaskells ability to evoke empathy through relatable characters makes this novel not only a delightful read but also a thought-provoking commentary on the lives of women in her era. Readers will find themselves charmed and challenged by the vibrant world of Cranford and its endearing inhabitants.

Nemmeno la Vigilia di Natale sembra interrompere la guerra in corso tra i vicini di casa Jenkins e Hodgson, capi tipografi di due giornali rivali, e tra le rispettive mogli, sempre pronte a litigare. Ma, quando il bambino di Mary Hodgson inizia a star male, lei e costretta a chiedere aiuto alla signora Jenkins. Lintervento di questultima salvera la vita al piccolo e sancira un riavvicinamento tra le due famiglie, che trascorreranno il Natale insieme.