Wives and Daughters by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

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Author Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn, 1810-1865
Title Wives and Daughters
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wives_and_Daughters
Note Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Charles Aldarondo and Joseph E. Loewenstein
Summary "Wives and Daughters" by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell is a novel written during the mid-19th century, often considered one of the author's masterpieces, though it remains unfinished due to Gaskell's sudden death. The story is set in a quaint English town, Hollingford, and centers around a young girl named Molly Gibson as she navigates her childhood, social class dynamics, and the complexities of love and friendship against the backdrop of the English aristocracy. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Molly on an exciting day as she prepares to attend her first gala at Cumnor Towers, the local aristocratic estate. The beginning details her anticipation and innocence, illustrated by her eagerness to wear a special bonnet she made. As the narrative unfolds, moments of childhood whimsy blend with insights into the social structures of her town, characterized by the influence of Lord Cumnor and Lady Cumnor. The opening highlights Molly’s innocent longing and unguarded perspective on the looming social world around her, setting the stage for her personal growth and the ensuing relationships that will shape her life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Young women -- Fiction
Subject Love stories
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject Bildungsromans
Subject Social classes -- Fiction
Subject Children of physicians -- Fiction
Subject Stepfamilies -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 4274
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 25, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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